Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition – Torrance and Cibola Detention Facilities

Description

ICE ERO has an on-going and continuously uninterrupted need to contract for detention and transportation services to provide, operate, and manage the Cibola and Torrance detention facilities in the El Paso Area of Responsibility (AOR). This contract will support the ICE El Paso Field Office with the provision of comprehensive detention services for two years. This required geographical area is essential for ERO to accomplish its apprehension and detention, and removal mission in the most cost efficient and timely manner. The combined facilities will have a capacity of up to 1,955 beds, while also providing guards, meals, medical care, and transportation services. These services are required to support ERO’s mission to safely detain illegal aliens while they await trial or deportation. The contractor provides all personnel, detention management, equipment, facilities, supplies, transportation, medical care, and onsite hearings in accordance with the ICE 2025 National Detention Standards (NDS), American Correctional Association (ACA) Standards for Adult Local Detention Facilities (ALDF), Standards for Health Services in Jails, National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), and other state and local laws.

Key facts

Reference

70CDCR26D00000029

Procedure

Justification

Contact

Shereen Demarais

oaqdcrsw@ice.dhs.gov