Corrections

Virginia has appointed members to a new advisory council focused on corrections safety, accountability, transparency, reentry and community corrections; the council held its first meeting on November 5, 2026. The announcement describes no contract, funding or solicitation, but the council’s policy and operational recommendations could inform future corrections needs across the Commonwealth.

East Wenatchee is negotiating to house about 10 inmates per day at Grant County’s new Ephrata facility after its Chelan County agreement expires on December 31, 2026. The proposed arrangement could reduce annual housing and transportation costs from about $1.1 million to roughly $825,000, but rates and care-related terms remain unsettled and no solicitation has been reported.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons will host an in-person industry day in Washington, D.C., on December 2–3, 2026, to assess vendor capabilities for correctional emergency-response protective equipment. Responses to the RFI are due November 23 to qualify for a demonstration slot; the event will inform a planned FY 2027 contracting initiative, but is not a solicitation or commitment to award.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is phasing out two work camps and two impact program facilities, aiming for $42 million in cost savings and increased operational efficiency. This transition presents opportunities for contractors in facility repurposing and community programming services as affected individuals are relocated to other sites.

CoreCivic, Inc. has secured new contracts for the Diamondback Correctional Facility in Oklahoma while selling the California City Facility. These moves exemplify ongoing trends in government contracting with immigration authorities and corrections departments, suggesting continued opportunities for contractors in this sector.

The newly opened **Women's Correctional Facility** in Rapid City, South Dakota, emphasizes rehabilitation and treatment programs. This state investment is poised to create procurement opportunities for vendors involved in healthcare, education, and facility management services.

The Florida Department of Corrections is backing an FCC plan to allow cellphone jamming in prisons. This endorsement indicates a significant push towards enhancing security and highlights potential procurement opportunities for vendors in secure communications technology.