Suffolk Sheriff's Department - Rape Counseling Services - BD-27-1098-HOC-SDS02-131871 (2026)
Suffolk County Sheriff's OfficeCounty Department · Boston, MA- Due
- Aug 31, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 10, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Magaly Chinchilla
- (617) 635-1000
The 30-second brief
The Suffolk Sheriff's Department is seeking quotes for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) hotline counseling and advocacy services for inmates and detainees at the House of Corrections in Boston, MA and the Suffolk County Jail. Services include a confidential phone hotline answered by certified sexual assault counselors, onsite hospital accompaniment and advocacy within four hours of notification, quarterly statistics reporting, and compliance with PREA standards and Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines. The contract term is three years with two one-year renewal options. The submission deadline is August 31, 2026, with questions due by August 24, 2026. Bidders must submit a filled-out RFQ cover/bid form, prompt payment discount form, W-9, vendor profile, and three references.
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Summary
The Suffolk Sheriff's Department is seeking quotes for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) hotline counseling and advocacy services for inmates and detainees at the House of Corrections in Boston, MA and the Suffolk County Jail.
Services include a confidential phone hotline answered by certified sexual assault counselors, onsite hospital accompaniment and advocacy within four hours of notification, quarterly statistics reporting, and compliance with PREA standards and Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines. The contract term is three years with two one-year renewal options. The submission deadline is August 31, 2026, with questions due by August 24, 2026. Bidders must submit a filled-out RFQ cover/bid form, prompt payment discount form, W-9, vendor profile, and three references.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Best value
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- RFQ Cover (filled out Bid Form)
- PPD
- W9
- Vendor profile
- References
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
Questions about this QUOTE
How do I respond to this Quote from Suffolk County Sheriff's Office?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 31, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Magaly Chinchilla.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including Suffolk County Sheriff's Office in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Quote submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Magaly Chinchilla at (617) 635-1000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Best value" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Suffolk County Sheriff's Office?
All active and historical solicitations from Suffolk County Sheriff's Office are tracked and searchable. As a county department agency, Suffolk County Sheriff's Office regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: RFQ Cover (filled out Bid Form), PPD, W9, Vendor profile, References. Review the full document from Suffolk County Sheriff's Office for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boston, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.