RE-ENTRY SERVICES - COUNTY of LANCASTER, PA

The County of Lancaster, PA, issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for re-entry services, focusing on pre-release re-entry education, post-release day reporting/re-entry support services, pre-release mental health support groups/education, pre-release sexual assault prevention counseling/education, and services for children of incarcerated parents. The contract was for a base period of three years, from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2020. Although four vendors submitted proposals, all were rejected. The scope of work includes the development of re-entry services programming, and the selected vendor would have been responsible for providing these services to the County of Lancaster. Key aspects of the contract include the requirement for the vendor to provide a comprehensive program, including pre-release and post-release services, as well as support for children of incarcerated parents. • The contract was for a base period of three years. • The scope of work included pre-release re-entry education, post-release day reporting/re-entry support services, and other related services. • Four vendors submitted proposals, but all were rejected. • The contract was not awarded due to the rejection of all proposals. • The County of Lancaster considers no bids to be “official” until a Resolution is approved by the Board of Commissioners.