Division of Specialized Se,'vices

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Governor Charlie Cdst

Seet-etary Linda H. South

Gadsden Correctional Facility
Operations and Management Contracts, Exhibits and
Addendums
DMS Contract No. 06/07-093

REDACTED for PUBLIC RECORDS
REQUEST

Michael Weber, Chief
Private Prison Monitoring
01/29/2009

We serve those who serve Florida.

GADSDEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT

This Contract made and entered into on this 10th day of July, 2007, by and between THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, DEPARTlv.!ENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES, BuREAU OF PRIVATE PRISON
MONITORING (hereinafter refen'ed to as the "BUREAU!) and CORRECTIONS CORPORATION OF
AMERICA (hereinafter referred to as the "CONTRACTORIt).
WITNESSETH:
. Whereas, it is necessary that budget resources be allocated effectively;
Whereas, the Florida Legislature, Chapter 957, Florida Statutes, authorizes the BUREAU to enter into a
contract with a private entity for the operation, maintenance, and management of a secure con'ectiona1
facility housing 1,520-bed, adult female, minimum/medium custody inmates;
Whereas, an Invitation to Negotiate (DMS06/07-093) was issued on December 15, 2q06, by the BUREAU
in order to select a contractor to operate, maintain, and manage a 1,520-bed, adult female,
minimum/medium custody level secure correctional facility located in Gadsden County, Florida.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the agreements contained herein, the parties agree:

ARTICLE ONE

DEFINITIONS
The following terms' used in this Contract shall, unless the context indicates otherwise, have the
meanings set forth below:
ACA: American Correctional Association.
ACA STANDARDS or STANDARDS: The Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions (Fomih
Edition, 2003) published by ACA (as heretofore supplemented and as same may be modified,
amended, or supplemented in the future).
ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Additional operational and management services requiFed to be
furnished by the CONTRACTOR, which are required by changes in ACA Standards, laws,
government policies, regulations, or court orders generally applicable td the BUREAU and which cause
an increase in the cost of operating and managing the Facility.

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AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: The person designated in writing to act for and on behalf of a
party of this'Contract, which designation has been furnished to the other party hereto, In the case of
the CONTRACTOR, the Authorized Representative shall be designated in writing by its President or any
Vice Presideii". "The designation of the CONTRACTOR's initial Authorized Represeptative shall be
delivered to the'BUREAU no later than the effective date of this Contract. The CONTRACTOR's
Authorized Representative may designate other persons to assist such Authorized Representative in
the performance of celtain obligations required by this Contract. In the case of the BUREAU, the
BUREAU Chief is hereby designated as its Authorized Representative. At any time, either party
may designate any person as its Authorized Representative by delivering to the other party a
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written designation signed,' if on behalf of the CONTRACTOR by its President or Vice President,
or if on behalf of the BUREAU by the BUREAU Chief. Such designations shall remain effective
until new written instruments are filed with or actual notice is given to the other party that such
designations have been revoked.
BREACH OF CONTRACT: Any of the events or circumstances described in Article

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BUREAU: The Florida Department of Management Services, BUREAU of Private Prison Monitoring.
CONTRACT: This Operation and Management Services Contract, together with all attachments
and exhibits hereto, and all amendments and modifications hereof, entered into between and by the
BUREAU and the CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: The DMS employee who is primarily responsible for maintaining
the official Contract file. As of the Effective Date of the Contract, the Contract Administrator is Patty
Davis, 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 280, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. DMS may appoint a different
Contract Administrator, which shall not constitute an amendment to the Contract, by sending notice to the
CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract, together with the Invitation to Negotiate issued by the
BUREAU and the CONTRACTOR's response thereto, all of which documents are attached hereto by
reference and become a part hereof. In the event of ambiguity or contradiction among the Contract
Documents, the following order of authority shall apply: this Contract, Invitation to Negoti'ate,
CONTRACTOR's response thereto.
CONTRACT MANAGER: The BUREAU employee who is primarily responsible for management and
oversight of the Contract and evaluation of the CONTRACTOR's performance of its duties and
obligations pursuant to the terms of the Contract. The Contract Manager is cun'ently the BUREAU Chief.
The BUREAU may appoint a different Contract Manager, which shall not constitute an amendment to the
Contract, by sending notice to CONTRACTOR. Any coi:nmunication from the CONTRACTOR to the
BUREAU relating to the Contract shall be addressed to the Contract Manager.
COURT ORDERS: Any existing or future orders or judgments issued by a court of competent
jurisdiction or any existing or future stipulations, agreements, or plans entered into in connection with
litigation that are applicable to the operation, management, or maintenance of the Facility or related to the
care and custody ofimnates at the Facility.
DAY: A calendar day.
DC: The Florida Depalitnent of Corrections.
DMS: The Florida Department of Management Services.
FACILITY: The 1,520-bed, adult female; minimum/medium custody secure correctional Facility
located in Gadsden County, Florida, and designed and constructed for the detention
of
minimum/medium cllstody inmates. Further expansion of this Facility. may be authorized by the
BUREAU. In the event further expansion of the Facility occurs, per. diem and other adjustments
will be made upon mutual agreement of the parties.
FIXED EQUIPMENT: Refers to all equipment and systems necessary tci the operation of the Facility,
which are an integral part of, or permanently attached to, a structure, or permanently connected to the
Facility utilities.
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FORCE MAJEURE means an act or acts of God (i.e., hurricane, tornado, earthquake, natural fire), riot,
act(s) ofterrorism, war or national emergency legally excusing the failure to perfonTI any ofthe terms and
conditions of this Contract.
INMATE: Any person within the legal custody of the DC assigned to be housed at the Facility over
which DMS has contractual authority.
INMATE DAY: Each day on which an inmate is housed at the Facility, including the first, but not the
last day of incarceration as determined by the midnight count of each day.
LEASED FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT: The items of personal property as described in Article
4.2 of this Contract.
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MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT, OR CONTRACT: This Operation and Management
Services Contract, together with all attachments and ex11ibits hereto, and all amendments and
modifications hereof, entered into between and by the BUREAU and the CONTRACTOR.
MEDIUM CUSTODY GRADE: As used herein, refers to a class of inmates who are eligible for
placement at a facility with a secure perimeter and require anned supervision for all movement outside
the secure perimeter. Such inmates may be transported without anned supervision if in a secure vehicle
that does not leave institutional grounds. Transport off institutional grounds, in addition to armed
supervision, requires a minimum restraint of handcuffs.
MINIMUM CUSTODY GRADE: As used herein, refers to a class of inmates that are eligible for
outside work assignment, but not for placement at a community residential facility.
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MOVABLE EQUIPMENT: All furniture and equipment not permanently attached to the Facility.
ON-SITE CONTRACT MANAGER: The employee or employees of the BUREAU designated to
monitor the operation of the Facility for contract compliance and to coordinate actions and
communications between the DC and the CONTRACTOR. The On-site Contract Manager will be
designated by the BUREAU. The On-site Contract Manager will be the official liaison between the
BUREAU and the CONTRACTOR on all on-site matters' pertaining to the operation and management
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services ofthe Facility.
OSHA: The Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
PER DIEM RATE: The total cost charged and paid per inmate, per inmate day for the delivery of
operation and management services at the Facility.
PRIVATELY OPERATED INSTITUTION INMATE WELFARE TRUST FUND (POTIWTF): A
uust fund account maintained by the DC that is required by Section 945.215, Florida Statutes, and into
which the net proceeds derived from operating inmate canteens, vending machines used primarily by
inmates, receipts fi.·om telephone commissions, and similar sources shall be deposited monthly.
PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES: As defined in Section 287.133(l)(g), Florida Statutes, "public entity
crime" means a violation of any state or federal.law by a person with respect to and directly related to the
transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state
or with the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or Contract for goods or services to be
provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other or of the United States and
involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material
.misrepresentation.
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SERVICE COMMENCEMENT DATE: The date on which the CONTRACTOR shall begin providing
operations and management services at the Facility imder this Contract, the date which shall be July 10,
2007.
STATE: The State of Florida," including the Florida Department of Management Services or any other
state government entity referenced therein. These terms may be l:lsed interchangeably.
SUBCONTRACT: An agreement entered into by the CONTRACTOR with any other person or entity to
perform any performance obligation for the CONTRACTOR specifically related to securing or fulfilling
the CONTRACTOR's obligations to the BUREAU under the terms ofthis Contract.
SUBCONTRACT"OR: Any person or entity other than an employee of the CONTRACTOR who
performs or agrees to perform any ofthe CONTRACTOR's obligations under the terms ofthis Contract.
TRANSFER AGREEMENT: The Cooperative Transfer Agreement' between the BUREAU, the
CONTRACTOR, and the DC, which establishes guidelines for transfer of i:tJ.D;J.ates between the
Facility and facilities operated by the DC.
lJN':FORESEEN cmCUMSTANCES: Those acts or occurrences beyond the reasonable contemplation
of the parties at'the time of execution of this Contract that materially alter tjle financial conditions upon
which tms Contract is based.
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ARTICLE TWO

SCOPE OF WORK
Article 2.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Contract is to establish the terms and conditions under W:hich
the CONTRACTOR shall operate and manage the Facility:
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ARTICLE THREE
TERM OF THE CONTRACT AND REPRESENTATIONS
Article 3.1 Term. This Contract shall commence at 1~:01 a.m. on the Service Commencement Date
and terminate June 30', 2010, unless terminated earlier pursuant to Article 10 of-this Contract. The
BUREAU may renew the Contract for additional two-year periods by giving written notice to the
CONTRACTOR of its desire to do so at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the, original or
any subsequent termination date with concurrence of the CONTRACT,OR.
.Article 3.2. Representations of the BUREAu. The BUREAU represents and warrants to and for the
benefit of the CONTRACTOR, with t4e intent that the CONTRACTOR will rely thereon for purposes
of entering into this Contract, as follows,:
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. 3.2.1 Authorization. This Contract has been duly authorized, executed, and delivered by
the BUREAU and, assuming due execution and delivery by the BUREAU constitutes a
legal, yalid, and binding agreement enforceable against the BUREAU in accordance with its
terms.
3.2.2 Disclosure. There is no material fact which materially and adversely affects or in the
future will (so far as the BUREAU can now reasonably foresee) materially and adversely
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affect the BUREAU's ability to perform its obligations under this Contract which has not
been accurately set forth in this Contract or otherwise accurately disclosed in writing to the
CONTRACTOR prior to the date hereof
3.2.3 Statutory Contingency. The State's performance and obligation to pay under this Contract
is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Florida Legislature, pursuant to Section·
287.0582, Florida Statutes; the State is not obligated for any payments that exceed the amOl.mt of
the current appropriation, ptu'suant to Section 957.04(1)(h),(2)(d), Florida Statutes.
Article 3.3 Representations of CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR represents and warrants to and
for the benefit of the BUREAU, with the intent that the BUREAU will rely thereon for purposes of
entering into this Contract, as follows:
3.3.1 Organization and Oualification. The CONTRACTOR has been duly incorporated· and is
validly existing as a corporation in good standing under the laws in its jurisdiction of
incorporation with power and authority to own its properties and conduct its business as
presently conducted. The CONTRACTOR is duly qualified to do business as a corporation in
good standing in Florida.
3.3.2 Authorization. This Contract has been duly authorized, executed, and delivered by·
the CONTRACTOR, and constitutes a legal, valid, and binding agreement enforceable
against the CONTRACTOR in accordance with its terms. .
3.3.3 No Defaults under Agreement. The CONTRACTOR is not in default, nor is there any event
in existence which, with notice or the passage of time or both, would constitute a default by the
CONTRACTOR, under any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, lease, loan agreement, license,
security agreement, contract, governmental license or permit, or other agreement or
instrument to which it is a party or by which any of its properties are bound and which
default would materially and adversely affect the CONTRACTOR's ability to perform its
obligations under tlns Contract.
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Neither the CONTRACTOR nor its officers and directors
3.3.4 Compliance with Laws.
purporting to act on behalf of the CONTRACTOR have been advised, and have no reason to
believe, that CONTRACTOR or such officers and directors have not been conducting
business in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the jurisdictions
in which the CONTRACTOR is conducting business including all safety laws and laws with
respect to discrimination in hiring, promotion or pay of employees or other laws affecting
employees generally, except where failure to be so in compliance would not materially and
adversely affect the CONTRACTOR's ability to pelfol1TI its obligations under this Contract.
3.3.5 No Litigation. Except as previously disclosed in writing to the BUREAU, there is not
now pending nor, to the knowledge of the CONTRACTOR, threatened, any action, suit, or
proceeding ·to which the CONTRACTOR is a party, before or by any court or
governmental agency or body, which might result in any material adverse change in the
CONTRACTOR's ability to perform its obligations under this Contract, or any such
action, suit, or proceeding related to environmental or civil rights matters: and no labor
disturbance by the employees. of the CONTRACTOR exists or is imminent which might be
expected to materially and adversely affect the CONTRACTOR's ability to perform its
obligations under this Contract.
3.3.6 Taxes. The CONTRACTOR has filed ali necessary federal, state, and foreign income
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and franchise tax returns and has paid all taxes as shown to be due thereon; the CONTRACTOR
has no knowledge of any tax deficiency which has been or might be asserted against the
CONTRACTOR which would materially and adversely affect the CONTRACTOR's ability to
perform its obligations under this Contract.
3.3.7 Financial Statements. The CONTRACTOR has delivered, or will deliver, to the
BUREAU copies of the following fmancial statements with all sub schedules and footnotes: a
balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and a change in fmancial position schedule for each of
the prior three (3) years. Such fmancial statements fairly present the fmancial position of the
CONTRACTOR at the date shown and the results of its operations for the periods covered,
and have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a
consistent basis, except as discussed in the notes to the financial statements.
3.3 .8 No Adverse Change. Since the date of the CONTRACTOR's most recent balance sheet
provided to the BUREAU, there has not been any material adverse change in the
CONTRACTOR's business or condition, nor has there been any change in the assets or
liabilities or financial condition of the CONTRACTOR from that reflected in such balance
sheet which is material to the CONTRACTOR's ability to perform its obligations under this
Contract.
3.3.9 Disclosure. There is no material fact which materially and adversely affects or in the
future will (so far as the CONTRACTOR can now reasonably foresee) materially. and
. adversely affect CONTRACTOR's ability to perform its obligations under this Contract
which has not been accurately set fOlih in this Contract or otherwise accurately disclosed in
writing to the BUREAU prior to the date hereof. Failure to disclose such material facts, as
described above, is grounds for termination for false representation.

ARTICLE FOUR
POSSESSION
Article 4.1 Possession of Facilitv. On the Services Commencement Date effective the date of this
Contract, the BUREAU shall grant to the CONTRACTOR exclusive use, possession, and control
of the land and property comprising the Facility and its grounds, subject to terms of this Contract
and to the right of the BUREAU and other appropriate parties to enter and/or inspect the Facility
and its grounds pursuant to Article 4.10. The design of the Facility will be owned by the State of
Florida.
Article 4.2 Possession of Leased Furnishings and Eauipment. On the Services Commencement
Date, the BUREAU will grant the CONTRACTOR exclusive use and possession, subject to the
terms of this Contract, of leased furnishings and equipment. Items purchased with state funds are
owned by the State of Florida and shall remain with the Facility in the event of termination or nonrenewal of this Contract. All furnis)rings and equipment are State property, except for CONTRACTOR
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Property as set forth under Article 4.5.
Article 4.3 Inventory. The CONTRACTOR shall prepare and/or maintain an inventory of leased
furnishings and equipment. Such inventory shall include the manufacturer, model number, serial
number, monetary value (purchase cost), and assigned identification number. Leased furnishings and
equipment shall remain part of the Facility and may not be removed from the Facility, without prior
written approval from the On-site Contract Manager. The BUREAU shall be entitled to conduct
an inventory of leased furnishings and equipment prior to or within a reasonable time after the Services
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Commencement Date, and shall be entitled to conduct ari inventory of leased furnishings and
equipment throughout the Term of this Contract. The CONTRACTOR shall cooperate with the
BUREAU in its conducting of all inventories ofleased furnishings and equipment.
Article 4.4 Replacement ofInventory. The CONTRACTOR, subject only to furnishings, fixtures,
and equipment covered by Article 4.9, shall replace inventory with like items having like functional
ability, life expectancy and quality within sixty (60) days of the date of discovery of loss, theft,
damage or inoperability beyond repair. Such replacement items shall be added to the inventory and
shall become the property of the State. The On-site Contract Manager shall be notified quarterly, in
writing, when an item of leased furnishings and equipment is replaced. Such notification must
include all pertinent information (including a copy of the purchase receipt showing purchase cost,
manufacturer, model number, serial number and assigned identification number) for the replaced
item. Inoperable items replaced by the CONTRACTOR shall be disposed of by the CONTRACTOR
with prior approval by the BUREAU.
Article 4.5 CONTRACTOR Prooertv. The CONTRACTOR will provide such other furnishings,
fixtures, and equipment as it deems necessary, which shall be clearly identified and inventoried.
Ownership of this property shall remain with the CONTRACTOR and may be removed from
the premises at any time by the CONTRACTOR, provided that any damage to the Facility resulting
from any removal pursuant to this Article shall be repaired by t~e CONTRACTOR at the
CONTRACTOR's expense. Any additional furnishings, fixtures, and equipment purchased by the
CONTRACTOR during the term of this Contract may be purchased by the BUREAU at the conclusion
of the Contract at the CONTRACTOR's cost, less depreciation. Documentation of costs shalr:be
provided.
Article 4.6 Sanitation and Hygiene. The CONTRACTOR shall provide an environmentally clean,
healthy, and safe Facility for both employees and inmates as follows:

A. Sanitation and hygiene will be maintained, at a minimum, at a level equivalent to the level
maintained at DC facilities. All floors, including concrete, shall be waxed and buffed. All
areas of the Facility shall be maintained free of cobwebs or dust build-up, including ceiling
and wall grills. The grounds will be free of all trash. All kitchen equipment and utensils shall
be free of grease build-up.
B. All areas of the Facility shall be inspected regularly for cleanliness and such inspections shall
be documented.
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C. Lighting, ventilation and heating equipment shall be functioning at all times.
D. No fire, safety or health hazards shall exist.
E. All plu~nbing equipment, including toilets, sinks, and showers shall be operating properly at
all times.
F. All hazardous chemicals shall be inventoried, stored and maintained in accordance with
OSHA's policy and procedures.
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G. Food service areas shall be clean and in compliance with applicable state health regulations.
Article 4.7 Utilities. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all utilities.
Article 4.8 Maintenance. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the physical structure of the Facility
and all tangible personal property contained therein, including .leased furnishings and equipment, in
accordance with applicable ACA Standards and Article 4.9, including all maintenance related to
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structural conditions or defects as well as· ordinary routine maintenance. The CONTRACTOR shall
maintain, preserve and keep the Facility and leased furnishings and equip1Jlent in good repair,
worldng order and condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The CONTRACTOR shall proinptly
make or cause to be made all necessary and proper repairs, including those identified by selfmonitoring and the BUREAU's inspections. All such replacements and renewals shall' thereupon
become part of the Facility. The CONTRACTOR shall develop and implement a preventive and
routine maintenance plan and will keep maintenance records. During the term of tlns Contract, the
BUREAU shall have no responsibility, financial or otherwise, with respect to maintenance of the
Facility other than that explicitly provided for under Article 4.9. Maintenance of the Facility
shall be the sale r~sponsibility ofthe CONTRACTOR.
The maintenance plan shall include the following:
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Plant equipment;
Structural maintenance; and
Vehicle preventive maintenance programs

Article 4.9 Major Maintenance and Repair Reserve Fund. The CONTRACTOR shall make
and be responsible for all routine and necessary repairs of the Facility, and shall be responsible for
the repair and replacement of all Facility furnishings, fixtures, and equipment, so long as the cost
associated with any such maintenance, replacement, or repair is $5,000 or less (per item, per
occurrence). Routine and necessary repairs shall be defined as any maintenance, replacement, or
repair work which has a cost of $5,000 or less (per item, per occurrence). "Per item;,. per
occurrence" requirement shall be strictly construed by the BUREAU, and aggregation of
individual items or occurrences is not permitted.
On the first day of each month, the BUREAU will deduct 1/12 of $161,256.84 ($13,438.07 monthly)
from the Facility's man-days billing and transfer said amount to the Grants and Donations Trust Fund.
Requests for reimbursement for maintenance or repair costs in excess of $5,000 shall be submitted
to the BUREAU Chief. Approval or denial of requests is at the BUREAU Chiefs sole discretion. Upon
receipt of written approval from the BUREAU Chief, the costs of such major maintenance or repairs
shall be charged to the Major Maintenance and Repair Reserve Fund. The BUREAU shall be the
owner of such· fund, and the CONTRACTOR shall have no rights, other than as set forth herein, in
such fund or in any fund earnings.
Article 4.10 Access to the Facilitv. The On-site Contract Manager, the BUREAU Chief, DC
representatives, or other designated representatives. from DMS or the BUREAU shall have full access at
all times, with or without notice, to inmates and staff and to all areas of the Facility. Other BUREAU
employees and State officials on official business (including, but not limited to, the Governor's Office
of Program, Policy and Government Accountability), shall have full access to inmates, staff, and all areas
of the Facility, at all times, with or without notice.
Article 4.11 ExpansionlRenovations. Subject to the prior written approval of the BUREAU, the
CONTRACTOR shall have the authority to remodel the Facility or make substitutions, alterations,·
additions, modifications, and improvements to the Facility from time to time. For any work under this
Article, the CONTRACTOR must use, and must document the use of, materials of equal or greater·
quality. All costs associated with remodeling, substitutions, alterations,additions, modifications,
and improvements shall be paid by the CONTRACTOR, and the same shall become part of the
Facility. Minor alterations may be done at the CONTRACTOR's expense, without prior approval
from the BUREAU.
Article 4.12 Material Damage or Loss.
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the Facility that materially affects the continued operation of the Facility, the CONTRACTOR shall
notify the BUREAU of such loss or damage. The BUREAU and the CONTRACTOR shall jointly
assess the nature and extent of such damage or loss and, as soon as practicable thereafter, detelmine
whether it is practicable and desirable to rebuild, repair or restore such damage or loss. If the
BUREAU and the CONTRACTOR determine that such rebuilding, repairing or restoring is
practicable and desirable, the CONTRACTOR shall proceed with such rebuilding, repairing or
restoring. Upon the completion thereof, such rebuilding, repairing or restoring shall thereupon
become part of the Facility. In such case, any insurance proceeds received in respect to such
damage or loss shall be used for payment of, or reimbursement for, the costs of such rebuilding,
repairing or restoring. In the event such insurance proceeds are not sufficient to pay in full the costs of
such rebuilding, repairing or restoration, the CONTRACTOR is responsible for any and all amounts
due in excess of insurance proceeds received. If the BUREAU and the CONTRACTOR determine, in
writing, that. rebuilding, repairing or restoration is not feasible or practical, and further agree, in
writing, not to rebuild, repair or restore the Facility, then this Contract shall automatically terminate
thirty (30) days after the date of such written agreement.
Article 4.13 Vehicles. The CONTRACTOR shall purchase and provide all vehicles required for the
operation and maintenance of the Facility. The CONTRACTOR shall have all vehicles properly insured
for comprehensive, collision, property, medical, personal injury, theft and replacement damages.

ARTICLE FIVE
OPERATION
Article 5.1 General Duties. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the operation and management services
and shall operate, maintain, and manage the Facility in compliance with applicable federal and state
constitutional requirements, laws, court orders, and DC standards, whether now in effect or hereafter
effected or implemented, and in accordance with the operational plan, the terms and conditions
contained in this Contract, and any documents referenced therein. The CONTRACTOR shall be in
compliance with all applicable ACA Standards and requirements for adult correctional institutions,
and shall maintain ACA accreditation. The CONTRACTOR may submit a written request for a
specific exemption from ACA Standards to the BUREAU Chief, who may, at his/her sale
discretion, grant or deny the request. In the case of a conflict between any of the standards or
requirements listed above, the more demanding standard or requirement will control. Pursuant to
section 957.04(1)(e), Florida Statutes, the CONTRACTOR may propose a waiver of a paliicular DC rule,
policy, or procedure that is inconsistent with the mission to establish and maintain cost-effectiveness at
the Facility. Such proposals shall be submitted to the BUREAU Chief, who may, at his/her sole
discretion, grant or deny such a waiver in writing to the CONTRACTOR. All decisions by the BUREAU
Chief under this Article are final and not subject to appeal or challenge by the CONTRACTOR in any
civil or administrative forum, nor subject to any mediation or arbitration proceedings.
Article 5.2 Fiscal Operations. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all of the following requirements
concerning fiscal operations, including but not limited to, the proper maintenance of accounting records
and the periodic report of financial data in accordance with all auditing requirements as generally
provided for in Articles 5.3 through 5.8.
Article 5.3 Maintenance and Operation of Funds. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain its books and
records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in reasonable detail to include, but
not limited to; groups of accounts for Facility operations, health services, substance abuse programs,
educational services programs, food services, security services, maintenance and administration.

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Article 5.4 Operation of Inmate Bank. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain Inmate Bank funds
separate and apart from other funds and shall abide by DC policy and procedure directives as regarding
the same.
Article 5.5 Operation of the Privately Operated Institutions Inmate Welfare Trust Fund
(POIIWTF). The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the Privately Operated Institutions Inmate Welfare
Trust Fund (POIIWTF) accounts in accordance with all applicable standards and DC rules and
regulations. Funds in the POIIWTF may be appropriated annually by the Legislature for the benefit and
welfare of imnates incarcerated in privately operated cOlTectional facilities. By July 1 of each year, the
CONTRACTOR must submit a list of expenditures to be made fi:om the trust fund for the next fiscal year
to the BUREAU to be reviewed by the Privately Operated Institutions Inmate Welfare Trust Fund
(POIIWTF) Committee. The POIIWTF Committee will make its recommendation to the Secretary of
DMS to be considered by the Legislature in the allocation of funds: In accordance with 60AA-203.101,
Florida Administrative Code,. planned expenditures must cover expenses for unique and innovative
programs, items or activities for the inmates at the Facility. Proposed expenditures fi:om the POIIWTF
for contractually required programs will not be authorized. Also, the CONTRACTOR must compile a
report that documents the actual receipts and expenditures from the POIIWTF for the previous fiscal year
and the projected receipts and expenditures for the next fiscal year, beginning July 1 and ending June 30,
and provide such to the BUREAU.
Expenditures for operational cost and fixed capital outlay made from the POIIWTF must meet the
guidelines of Section 945.215, Florida Statutes, and applicable terms ofthis Contract. The vendor
is responsible for contracting and overseeing the construction of fixed capital outlay proj,~cts
authorized by the Legislature. All operations and fixed capital outlay projects and expenditures'must
be approved by the BUREAU. Expenditures made from the POIIWTF may not include items included
in the CONTRACTOR's response to the ITN.
Article 5.6 Auditing of Trust Accounts. The CONTRACTOR sha:ll develop and update, as necessary,
with the approval of the BUREAU, administrative procedures to ensure propel' accounting and internal
control of the receipts and expenditures of the funds from the Commissary Account and the POIIWTF.
The CONTRACTOR shall have an independent audit of the Commissaly Account conducted on an
annual basis and the results of the audit will be submitted to the BUREAU. CONTRACTOR will send to
the BUREAU a monthly report of deposits and expenditures made to the POIIWTF. This repOli should
include deposits and expenditures made to the commissary account.
Article 5.7 Financial Reporting. Annual financial statement, prepared in accordance with GAAP and
clearly distinguishing Inmate Bank and POIIWTF, shall be filed not later than July 1stof each year.
The financial statement shall consist of, at a minimum:
a.

Inmate Bank Fund: Accounting of the Inmate Bank fund, including a
spreadsheet showing all account actions· for the relevant time period for each
account and the balance if any at the time of submission ofthe statement;

b.

POIIWTF:
A statement of revenues, expenses, and statement of budgeted
and actual expenditures (detailed by object code).

Article 5.8 SEC Reports. The CONTRACTOR shall, on a timely basis, provide the BUREAU with
copies of all annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and reports on Form 8~K
required to be filed by the CONTRACTOR with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Prior to the
execution of this Contract, the CONTRACTOR shall provide the BUREAUwith its most recent Form 10K and any Fonn 10-Q's or Form 8-K's filed.
Article 5.9 ACA Accreditation. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain ACA accreditation for the
Facility pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of Section 957.04(1)(c), Florida Statutes. The
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CONTRACTOR shall maintain ACA accreditation for the duration of the Contract term. The
CONTRACTOR must provide a detailed plan addressing the CONTRACTOR's maintaining ACA
accreditation through the tetm of the Contract. The CONTRACTOR's failure to comply with this section
will be considered a violation of the tenns of this Contract, subjecting the CONTRACTOR to the
assessment of liquidated damages and/or termination of the Contract by the BUREAU at the BUREAU's
discretion pursuant to Article Ten.
Article 5.10 Classification and Assignment of Inmates.
A. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a classification program that is in accordance with all
applicable standards and DC TIlles and regulations. The CONTRACTOR shall provide
suitable office space at the Facility for one (1) or more DC classification officers, as may be
determined by the DC, to conduct classification services. The CONTRACTOR may not
make any change in an inmate's custody level, but may recommend custody level changes to
the DC for approval.
B. Beginning on the Services Commencement Date, inmates will be assigned to the Facility
by the DC at a rate not to exceed capacity of the Facility in accordance with the
following:
1,S20-bed, adult female, minimum/medium custody level; the inmates transferred by the DC shall
represent a cross section of the 1,S20-bed, adult female, minimum/medium custody inmate
population, and be mentally, physically, and medically capable of participating in the programs; prior
completion of the initial classification process at a DC facility; accompanied by all initial
classification and subsequent reviews and other necessary documentation; accompanied with a
complete medical record, including chest X-ray; and accompanied by documentation of the amount
contained in the inmate's Commissary account with the funds to be forwarded by the DC to the
Facility within ten (10) days of receipt of the inmate, in compliance with Chapter 33, Florida
Administrative Code.
If an inmate does not meet the qualifications or classification level necessary for classification to the
Facility and the CONTRACTOR is aware of this before acceptance, the CONTRACTOR may refuse to
accept an inmate. If an inmate is later found not to meet the qualifications or classification level
necessary for classification to the Facility, the CONTRACTOR may request the transfer of unqualified
or improperly classified inmates to a DC facility pursuant to Articles 5.12 and 5.14.
Article 5.11 Orientation of Inmates. CONTRACTOR shall conduct an orientation program for newly
assigned inmates with the program meeting minimum standards as outlined in Chapter 33-601.100,
Florida Administrative Code.
Article 5.12 Transfer of Inmates. Certain circumstances may require an inmate's transfer out of
the Facility. These circumstances include custody changes resulting from disciplinary infractions or
other behavior in the Facility; medical and psychiatric transfers, as initiated by medical staff at the
Facility; disciplinary transfers in accordance with the CONTRACTOR's disciplinary procedures;
emergency transfers that involve extreme circumstances not normally found at the Facility;
administrative transfers used in witness protection cases; or to adjust operational capacities. The
CONTRACTOR may be required to transport non-routine transfets such as emergency medical,
emergency mental health, court orders, protective management, etc. Non-routine transports will
be determined by the DC by the nature of the request and its urgency. In the event that a dispute
exist between the CONTRACTOR and the DC relating to non-routine transports and an agreement
cannotbe reached on a: transport request, the BUREAU will have the final decision.
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The CONTRACTOR may request, in writing, that an inmate be transferred from the Facility. The
BUREAU, the CONTRACTOR, and the DC shall comply with the tenus of the Cooperative Transfer
Agreement when transferring inmates between a correctional facility operated by the DC and a
privately operated facility. In the event that an agreement cannot be reached on a transfer request, the
BUREAU will have the final decision on which inmates may be transferred from the Facility. Any
decision by the BUREAU Chief is froal and not subject to appeal or challenge by the CONTRACTOR in
any civil or administrative forum, nor subject to any mediation or arbitration proceedings.
Article 5.13 Release ofInmates. The CONTRACTOR will release inmates in compliance with the·
DC's policy pertaining to release and the requirements of Rules 33-601.501-503, 60AA-601.501503, F.A.C., which establishes the procedure to be followed in providing a discharge gratuity and
travel to eligible inmates upon their release. The CONTRACTOR shall follow procedures which are
substantially identical to those in Rules 33-601.501-503, 60AA-601.501.503, F.A.C., and make
payment from its fund to eligible inmates. The DC shall not reimburse the CONTRACTOR for discharge
gratuity payments made.
Article 5.14 Transportation of Inmates. The CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible for inmate
transportation from the DC to the Facility or from the Facility to the inmate's destination upon transfer
except as provided for in Article 5.12. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for transporting inmates
to the hospital or outside medical appointments, and will be responsible for discharge transportation in
compliance with Rules 33-601.503 and 60AA-601.503, F.A.C., "Discharge Transportation".
Article 5.15 Inmate Discipline. The CONTRACTOR will develop and implement a system of
inmate rules and disciplinary procedures in compliance with the Standards and penalties consistent
with those imposed by the DC. Disciplinary hearings will be conducted by the CONTRACTOR's
staff who will make recommendations to the DC classification staff. The DC's classification staff
shall either accept those recommendations or prepare a written statement in which good cause for a
rejection of those recommendations are established. In the event that a recommendation is rejected
by the DC's classification staff, the CONTRACTOR shall have a right of administrative appeal to
Regional Director of Institutions for the region in which the Facility is located. The decision of the
Regional Director of Institutions, in the event of any such administrative appeal, shall be final and not
subject to appeal or challenge by the CONTRACTOR in any civil or other administrative forum, not
subject to any mediation or arbitration proceeding.
Article 5.16 Inmate Visitation. The CONTRACTOR shall provide all space, furniture,
equipment, and supervision necessary to implement a visitation program in compliance with the
Standards. Contact visitation will be provided as determined by an inmate's custody level and
disciplinary status.
Article 5.17 Drug Testing. The CONTRACTOR shall conduct a random drug testing program
consistent with DC requirements. The program shall also include random anabolic steroid testing of 5%
of all certified staff annually, subject to DC guidelines with which the CONTRACTOR shall reasonably
comply. Monthly random testing will be perfonned and reports must be submitted to the BUREAU
regarding the testing results.
Article 5.18 Inmate Mail and Telephone.
A)

The CONTRACTOR shall provide for mail and telephone services in compliance with
the Standards. As required by Section 945.215, Florida Statutes; net receipts from
telephone commissions shall be sent to the DC and deposited monthly in the Privately
Operated Institutions Inmate Welfare Trust Fund (POIIWTF), using the procedure
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Section 945.215, Florida Statutes, and may ncit include items that are part of the Contract.
The telephone service provider for the Facility shall be responsible for the repair and
maintenance of any equipment it installs. However, the CONTRACTOR shall take all
reasonable precautions to prevent damage to the equipment. The CONTRACTOR will
provide computer hardware for administration of the inmate telephone system. The
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all state, federal and local laws, including the DC's
rules, policies and procedures regarding inmate access to telephones found in Chapter 33,
Florida Administrative Code.
B)'

The CONTRACTOR shall develop and update, as necessary, with the approval of the
BUREAU, administrative procedures to verify that: contracted telephone companies
accurately record and report all telephone calls made by inmates incarcerated in the
Facility; persons who accept collect calls from illlIiates are charged the contracted rate;
and the fLmds are deposited into the telephone revenue account and transmitted monthly
into the POIIWTF.

Article 5.19 Use of Force. The CONTRACTOR will develop and implement use of force policies
and procedures in compliance with ACA Standards.
Article 5.20 Inmate Personal Property. The CONTRACTOR shall develop and implement policy and
procedures for handling and disposing of inmate property. Such procedures shall be in compliance with
DC rules, regulations and other applicable standards provided in Chapter 33, Florida Administrative
Code, and the United States Constitution.
Article 5.21 Inmate Grievance Procedure. The CONTRACTOR will develop and implement an
inmate grievance system that meets or exceeds the requirements of federal guidelines· established
under 42 U.S.C. § 1997e (2005).
.
Article 5.22 Sentence Computation. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the DC with data and
information relating to sentence computation. The decision with respect to sentence computation rests
exclusively with the DC.
Article 5.23 Gain Time, Change of Custody and Furloughs, The CONTRACTOR will provide
specific information and recommendations to the DC regarding the award or forfeiture of gain
time, change of custody or granting furloughs. Decisions rest exclusively with the DC. In the event
that a recommendation is rejected by the DC, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the DC's Office of
Institutions in Central Office in: Tallahassee, Florida.
Article 5.24 Security.

A)

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Article 5.25 Food Service. The CONTRACTOR will provide a food service pro~~·hi'-compliance­
with Section 957.04(1)(f), Florida Statutes, and the ACA Standards. The CONTRACTOR is responsible
for providing a variety of services including diet at least equal to those provided by the DC in comparable
facilities.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide all food, staffmg and supervision of preparation for the total delivery
of food service at the Facility. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a full service kitchen with separate
dining tables for inmates and staff.
1.

2.

Menu:
a.

The CONTRACTOR may use a menu that provides the same caloric and dietary
requirements as menus provided in comparable DC facilities, subject to DC
certification ·of menu. The CONTRACTOR shall serve two (2) hot meals per day
in accordance with ACA Standards, with the exqeption of sack lunches or other
special diets, as directed by medical staff, or the Warden in the case of an
emergency.

b.

The CONTRACTOR shall make provisions for providing sack lunches for
inmate work crews in compliance with the applicable DC standards~

Delivety of Food:
a.

General Population: The delivery of food for the general population inmates is
normally provided in cafeteria style in the Facility's inmate dining room.
Alternate methods may be ·proposed by the CONTRACTOR, subject to written
approval by the BUREAU.

b.

StafflEmployees/Official Visitors: The CONTRACTOR shall provide separate
dining tables for staff, employees and official visitors; however, the same food
prepared for inmates shall be served to staff, employees, and official visitors.
This requirement does not apply to inmate visitation participants.

c.

ConfinementlInfmnary: Inmates who are housed in confinement or infirmaries
shall be fed in the confinement units or infnmary, whichever is appropriate.

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Medical Diets: The CONTRACTOR shall prepare all medical diets in accordance
with the recipes and menus in the DC's Modified Diets Component of the Master
Menu and account for the number of inmates receiving such diet.

3.

Religious Diets/Alternate Entree: The Facility's Chaplain has the authority lmder the
Florida Administrative Code to approve and facilitate religious diets. Except in rare
circumstances, requirements for religious diets are met by the Master Menu through the
alternate entree program. A non-meat protein source is designated on each daily menu as
an altel11ate to the main entree. Any inmate may choose between either the main entree or
the designated altel11ate.

4.

Records must be maintained indicating daily menus and number of meals served.
Substitutions to the pre-approved menus must be clearly documented and the
CONTRACTOR must ensure that substitutions made are of equivalent nutritional and
caloric value to the original item.

S.

The CONTRACTOR shall develop a written policy and procedure for delivery of food in
case of an emergency (examples: non-delivery offood, riots, natural disasters, man-made
disasters, strikes, equipment failure).

6.

The CONTRACTOR shall develop and implement a written plan for sanitation and rodent
control which includes all kitchen/dining space, appliances, supplies and equipment.

7.

The CONTRACTOR shall develop a preventive maintenance schedule for the food
service equipment, as applicable. All tools, knives and utensils must be locked ill a
controlled environment, inventoried, and signed in and out in accordance with DC policy.

8.

Ail foods and/or condiments of a high security risk shall be locked in a controlled
environment in accordance with DC policy.

Article 5.26 Inmate Commissary and Vending Services.

A

Inmates shall have access to a commissary for purchase of goods. The CONTRACTOR
will provide an inmate commissary and may provide for the placement in the Facility of
one or more vending machines for use by the inmate's visitors. Items for resale must be
priced comparably with like-it~ms for retail sale at fair market prices.

B.

As required by Section 945.215, Florida Statutes, the net proceeds derived from operating
inmate canteens, vending machines used plimarily by inmates, receipts from telephone
commissions, and similar sources shall be sent to the DC and deposited monthly in the
Privately Operated Institutions Inmate Welfare Trust FLUld (POIIWTF).

C.

Funds necessary to purchase. items for resale in the commissary and inmate vending
machines shall be deposited into a local banlc account established by the CONTRACTOR
and approved by the BUREAU, hereinafter called the "Commissary Account."
.

D.

The CONTRACTOR shall make expenditures from the Commissary Account to purchase
items for resale in the commissary and for other items as contemplated in Section
945.215, Florida Statutes. The CONTRACTOR will send to the BUREAU a monthly
report of deposits and expenditures made to and from the POIIWTF. This report should
include deposits and expenditures made to and fl:om the COlmnissary Account.

Article 5.27 Health Care Services. The CONTRACTOR will provide medical, dental and mental
health services in compliance with the Standards, that include the following:
Dental/Physicalllvfental Health Services: The CONTRACTOR shall provide, or cause to be provided, all
dental, physical, and mental health services in accordance with all applicable Florida laws and
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consistent with the judicial orders and consent agreements entered into by the State of Florida in
Celestineo v. Singletary. 147 F.R.D. 258 (M.D.F.L. 1993). The CONTRAcTOR shall be subject to the
provisions of Sections 945.601, 945.6031, 945.6035, and 945.35, Florida Statutes.
The
CONTRACTOR shall stand in the place of the DC for purposes of the referenced statutes. Accordingly,
pursuant to Section 945.6031(2), Florida Statutes, the Facility shall be subject to comprehensive
surveys by the State of Florida Correctional Medical Authority (CMA) of the dental, physical, and
mental health care systems at least triennially (at least once every three years). The CONTRACTOR
shall designate a Chief Health Officer (CHO) for the Facility who shall submit reports to the DC (and
Director of Health Services, as required) for all clinical matters. Any and all contracts for the provision
of dental, physical, and/or mental health services to an mate shall be reviewed by the CMA, prior to the
operation of said contracts. After review, CMA recommendations will be presented to the BUREAU
Chief and the DC. The CMA review shall not imply, or permit the inference of, any approval authority
by the CMA over the contracts prior to operation. Approval authority for any and all contracts rests
solely with the BUREAU.
Limitations on inpatient hospitalization costs: If, in the opinion of the on-site CRO, the inmate cannot be
properly treated at the Facility, he/she shall refer the inmate to a medical facility that can provide the
necessary treatment. A list of medical facilities to which inmates can be referred for off-site care
will be agreed on separately by the DC and the CONTRACTOR. In the event that the DC and the
CONTRACTOR cannot mutually agree on a list of medical facilities that can provide the necessary
treatment; the BUREAU will make the fmal decision. Any decision by the BUREAU Chief is fmal and
not. subject to appeal or challenge by the CONTRACTOR in any civil or administrative forum?.nor
subject to any mediation or arbitration proceedings. The CONTRACTOR shall not be responsibfe'for
inpatient hospitalization costs, including any surgery and specialty services, in amounts greater than
$15,000, per inmate, per admission, or for costs incurred after five (5) days of hospitalization, .
whichever comes first. . If inpatient hospitalization costs exceed $15,000, or if hospitalization exceeds
five (5) days, as described above, such costs shall be paid by the DC, or, as necessalY, such costs shall be
reimbursed to the CONTRACTOR by the DC. If an inmate is considered by the on-site CHO to be
medically, physically, or mentally incapable of participating in the programmatic activities
(which have been specifically designed to reduce recidivism) for greater than two (2) weeks, the
CONTRACTOR may request in writing for the DC to transfer the inmate or, alternatively, provide
in writing to the BUREAU valid reasons for the failure to do so. If the CONTRACTOR's request
asserts that the mate is not medically, physically, or mentally capable of participating in the
programmatic activities, specific information and/or documentation must be provided that indicates
which programmatic activities the inmate is incapable to participate in and an explanation of the
cause.
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for providing security for any inmate admitted to a hospital
during the initial period of inpatient hospitalization for which the CONTRACTOR is responsible.
Should the necessity of security provided by the CONTRACTOR continue beyond the initial period,
such security shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR. However, the CONTRACTOR shall be
reimbursed the hourly wage, including benefits, for every hour each officer is required to provide such
supplemental security. The supplemental security should be provided in accordance with the DC's
procedures. Any such inmate will be included in the CONTRACTOR's Midnight Strength Report
for any midnight during which the CONTRACTOR is furnishing security for such inmate.
The CONTRACTOR shall notify the BUREAU and the DC as soon as possible (within twelve (12)
hours) any time an mate is admitted to a hospital.
Medical Services: The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the following: all inmate medical costs
for care provided at the facility to include emergency outpatient care, pharmaceutical services, initial
intake screening for medical, dental and mental health pre-existing conditions, detoxification of substance
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abusers, medically required eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dentures; regularly scheduled chronic illness
clinics conducted under. the direct supervision of the CHO for the following conditions: diabetes;
respiratory; cardiovascular; seizure disorder; tuberculosis preventive therapy; general medicine;
immunodeficiency; and hepatitis C; an infectious disease education program for inmates which will
be consistent with the DC's existing health education program for HIV and AIDS as described in
Section 945.35, Florida Statutes. No more than 32% of the popu1atioh shall be M2 and/or M3 (previously
P2 and P3); there can be a 1% variance. No more than 7% of the population shall be Special Needs; there
can be a 1% variance. No more than 11.6% of the population shall be S3 at anyone time; there can be a
1% valiance.
The CONTRACTOR must follow requirements outlined in Section 945.355, Florida
Statutes.
Inmate Co-Payment: The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for collecting a medical co-payment for
each inmate-initiated, non-emergency visit to a health care provider as required by Section 945.6037,
Florida Statutes. The fees collected will be retained by the CONTRACTOR and the same amount will be
deducted from the monthly management payment billing submitted by the CONTRACTOR to the
BUREAU. All co-payments must be noted in the Offender Based Information System and accounted for
in the medical record. A monthly report of co-payments will be included with the management payment
billing.
Chief Health Officer eCHO): The CONTRACTOR shall designate a CHO for the Facility who shall
submit reports to the DC (and Director ofHealth Services, as required) for all clinical matters.
Health Education Program: The CONTRACTOR shall develop, subject to DC approval, an inmate health
education program. To promote this health education process, informational programs shall be made
available based on the requirements of Florida Statutes and assessed educational needs of the inmates.
Selected topics for these programs may include but are not limited to:
1)

Personal hygiene;

2)

Nutrition;

3)

Physical fitness;

4)

Stress management;

5)

Sexually transmitted diseases;

6)

Chemical dependency;

7)

Tuberculosis and other communicable diseases;

8)

Effects of smoking;

9)

mY/AIDS;

10)

Hypertension/Cardiac;

11)

Epilepsy;

12)

Diabetes;

13)'

Dermatology; and

14)

Rehabilitation.

An infectious disease education program for inmates, which will be consistent with the
DC;s existing health education program for HIV and AIDS as described in Section
945.35, Florida Statutes.
Quality Management: The CONTRACTOR shall establish and maintain a Clinical Quality Management
progJ;arn. that maintains full compliance with DC rules and regulations and the DC Office of Health
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Services Technical Instructions that pertain to:
1)

Quality Management

2)

Infection Reporting to the Department ofHealth

3)

Infection Control Program

4)

Medical Peel' Review Committees

5)

Clinical Risk Management Program

6)

Mortality Review Program

The CONTRACTOR will also maintain full compliance with the policies and procedures
pertaining to quality assurance and quality indicators that are currently being revised by
the Office ofHealth Services.
Health Assessment at Intake: The CONTRACTOR shall ensure all inmates being admitted to the Facility
are provided a comprehensive health assessment/examination by a physician in accordance with DC
guidelines upon intake into the Facility. This shall include screening and evaluation as required by the
applicable standards and the requirements provided herein, by medical personnel immediately upon
an'ival at the Facility. The preliminary screening shall- be documented in the inmate's case file and
include the following:
Inquiry into:
1)

Current illness

2)

Communicable diseases

3)

Alcohol/chemical abuse history

4)

Medications currently being taken

5)

Dental status

6)

Chronic health problems

Observation of:
1)

State of consciousness

2)

Mental status

3)

Appearance

4)

Conduct

5)

Bodily defonnities and ease of movement

6)

Signs of trauma, bmises, 1esiol1s, jaundice, rashes and infestations, and needle
marks or other indications of dmg abuse

Explanation of procedures for access to health and dental services shall be provided to
inmates both orally and in writing via the Inmate Handbook. The handbook will be
provided by the DC, along with additional infOlmation necessary to infonn the inmate
about unique Facility operations.
Referrals: All routine referrals shall be approved by the CHO and outside referrals shall be made only
when appropriate. Coordination and compliance with the DC's utilization review program requirements
is mandatory. Appropriate referral logs shall be maintained and available for review upon request.
Staffing of Health Care Professionals: The CONTRACTOR shall employ only candidates who have
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appropriate Florida licensure and certification and who have provided letters of recommendation. Each
candidate will be subject to a credentials review and approval process with individual certification that the
employee has the requisite training, experience and licensure or certification necessary to perfontl the
duties assigned. The credentials process must meet or exceed the requirements of Florida Law. All
Physicians, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs), Psychologists, Psychological Specialists,
Physicians' Assistants and Dentists or clinical equivalents of these position titles employed by the
CONTRACTOR shall be credentialed. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a certification statement on
each individual to the Director of the DC's Office of Health Services certifying that the credentials of
each individual have been reviewed and he/she is certified as qualified to pelform the duties assigned.
Medical Records: The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all health care unit staff document each health
care encounter in the Problem-Oriented Medical Record utilizing the SOAP format, (including DC
approved forms) as outlined in DC rules, Technical Instructions and Florida Statutes.
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that each health record is complete, accurate and contains sufficient
documentation to warrant the treatment rendered and that each entry is made in a timely manner. This
shall include requesting, and documenting the request for, all available previous medical records and
composing a medical history.
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all medical record procedures concerning confidentiality are
followed. Medical records shall remain the property of the DC and information contained in a medical
record shall not be released to anyone who is not legally authorized to receive it.
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that each medical record complies with the Florida Statutes, DC rules,
,Technical Instructions, the Health Record Manual, HIPAA, and other applicable laws, rules' and
regulations.
.
Other General Health Service Requirements: Routine transportation of inmates for medical visits,
consultations, diagnostics studies and hospital admissions shill be the responsibility of the
CONTRACTOR.
Subject to the approval of the DC, hospitalization or other specialty care which is required in follow-up to
a previous surgery or procedure shall be referred to the provider or Facility originally providing the
services.
CONTRACTOR's personnel shall establish regular meetings with representatives from the designated
hospital and other providers to coordinate the referral of inmates. Policies and procedures shall be
developed by CONTRACTOR regarding referral methods, scheduling, transportation, reporting oftest
results, medical records, acute care hospitalization and patient follow-up, subject to approval by the DC.

Article 5.28 Physical Health Services.
A.

Chronic Illness Clinics: The CONTRACTOR shall provide regularly scheduled chronic
illness clinics conducted under the direct supervision of the CHO for the following
conditions:

1)

diabetes;

2)

respiratory;

3) .

cardiovascular;

4)

seizure disorder;

5)

tuberculosis preventive therapy;

6)

general medicine;

7)

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hepatitis C.

B.

Sick Calls: The CONTRACTOR shall ensure sick calls are provided in accordance with
DC guidelines and internal directives of the Facility.

C.

Emergency Care Services: Emergencies shall be taken to the nearest hospital approved by
the DC. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure the availability of emergency treatment
through predetermined anangements with local hospitals. If an imnate needs to be
transferred by air, the CONTRACTOR shall use appropriate aviation assets. All
ambulances utilized shall be equipped with life SUppOlt systems and shall be operated by .
personnel trained in life support that are cun-ently certified by tlle State of Florida. The
CONTRACTOR shall obtain documentation of State certification and keep it on file at
the Facility. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for tlle cost of all emergency air
ambulance or land ambulance transportation.
The following service requirements shall be met to ensure that qualified emergency
treatment is provided:

D.

1)

In-service education on first aid and emergency procedures.

2)

Written policies and procedl.U'es
transportation of inmates.

concerning emergency

transfer

and

3)

Arrangements for emergency 24-hour on-call physician coverage.

4)

Coordination with security for anangements when the emergency transfer
inmate is indicated.

of, an

5)

Cardiopulrtlonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Training for all Health Services
staff and other designate,d departmental staff members.

HIV Testing: The CONTRACTOR shall provide testing for HIV infection under the
following conditions:
1)

Upon request by the inmate;

2)

When there is evidence that an inmate, while at the Facility, has engaged in highrisk behavior, as established in Section 945.35, Florida Statutes, for transmitting
or contracting HIV;

3)

If the inmate has a positive tuberculosis skin test or active TB; or

4)

Any other condition deemed medically necessary by the appropriate medical
practitioner.

E.

Infection Control Program: The CONTRACTOR shall provide for an Infection Control
Program at the Facility. The program will include, but is not limited to, conCUl1"ent
surveillance of patients and staff, prevention techniques, and treatment and repOliing of
infections in accordance with local and state laws.

F.

Special Medical Programs: The CONTRACTOR shall provide a "special medical
program" for inmates who require close medical supervision including cIn'onic and
convalescent care. The plan of treatment shall include directions for health. care staff and
con'ectional staff regarding their roles in the care and supervision of the inmates. The
special medical program shall service a broad range of health problems, including, but
not limited to, seizure disorders, diabetes, hypertension and AIDS.

G.

Optical Services: The CONTRACTOR shall provide for Optical Services, including eye
examinations performed on-site or off-site and in accordance with ACA Standards and

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DC bulletins. A qualified optometrist shall examine inmates with specific complaints.
H,

Infirmary Care and Hospitalization: The CONTRACTOR shall provide infirmary care in
the Facility's nine (9) hospital/observation beds for inmates requiring skilled nursing
care, chronic illness care, convalescent care, and all acute and chronic conditions which
can be managed on-site which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1)

24-hour coverage, supervised on-site by a Registered Nurse:

2)

Daily rounds by nursing staff;

3)

24-hour Physician on-call coverage;

4)

Physician shall conduct rounds no less than one time per day, Monday through
Friday.
.

In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall develop a manual of nursing care procedures and
ensure that a medical record is established for each patient receiving care pursuant to this
sub-paragraph H. All encounters by a health care provider shall be documented in the
inmate's medical record.
If, in the opinion of the on-site CHO, the inmate cannot be properly treated at the
Facility, the inmate shall be referred to a Facility that can provide the necessary
treatment, which has been mutually agreed to by the DC and CONTRACTOR to provide
hospital-based services for the DC's inmates.
Those inmates requiring care beyond the extent to which services are required by this
sub-paragraph H shall be hospitalized at a licensed community facility. Routine
admission from the Facility shall be made to a hospital facility approved by the DC.
Recommendations for hospitalization, with the exception of emergency situations, shall
require review and approval by the on-site CHO. Hospital admissions that arise from
emergency situations shall be reviewed by the on-site CHO within 48 hours of admission.
Treatment, care or medical procedures including, but not limited to, surgery or
prosthetics, initiated at the Facility, shall be completed prior the clearance of the inmate
for transfer to another DC facility, with the exception of emergency disciplinary, medical
or mental health transfers. Services may be provided at the receiving facility and billed
to the CONTRACTOR, or, with the approval of the DC and the BUREAU, the inmate
may be returned to the sending Facility.
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all levels of care, including Secondary or
Tertimy level of care, for permanent inmates assigned to the Facility.
Article 5.29 Dental Health Services. The CONTRACTOR will provide inmate dental health services
that confonn to the DC's Dental Care Manual and the Standards in accordance with:
•

Chapter 466, Florida Statutes

•

American Correctional Association standards

•

American Dental Association standards

•

Florida Board ofDentistry Rules

•

Center For Disease Control Standards

•

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards

The CONTRACTOR shall provide emergency and comprehensive dental care, consistent with all
applicable laws, rules, regulations and practicing standards. This includes reexamination,
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complete and partial dentures, crowns and bridges when indicated, operative, endodontics,
periodontics and oral surgery. Prevention of dental diseases must be stressed along with oral
hygiene education. The CONTRACTOR shall have back-up coverage when the Facility's dentists
are not available.
All Facility dentists shall be currently licensed in the State of Florida and be in good standing
with the Florida Board of Dentistry. Copies of such licensure shall be maintained by the Facility.
If applicable, all dental prosthetics shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR through PRIDE of
Florida Dental LaboratOlY. Clinical oversight of the Facility's dentists shall be provided by the
DC's Office of Health Services' Director of Dentistry, The CONTRACTOR's provision of
dental services shallinclude the following components:
A.

Initial intake screening within five (5) workdays of arrival; and

B.

Development of a dental treatment plan that includes:
1)

Prioritization of needs;

2)

Counseling on oral hygiene:

3)

Fillings, cleaning and prosthesis: and

4)

Dentistry based on preventive care and complaint-oriented care.

Article 5.30 Mental Health Services. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that inmate mental health care
is delivered in a manner that complies with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations contained
herein. The DC publication, "Mental Health Services Plan,!' provides guidelines on how the DC has
organized its mental health care system. Inmates are assigned to a correctional facility according to the
mental health grade assigned during the health assessment each inmate receives upon incarceration with
the· State. Throughout the term of the Contract, the CONTRACTOR shall utilize the mental health
grading assignment system utilized by the DC and shall comply with the DC's Mental Health Services
Plan.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide Mental Health Services to inmates that include, but are not
limited to, the following:
A.

Screening and orientation of all new arrivals.

B.

Evaluation of each inmate housed in administrative or disciplinary confinement or
protective/close management on or before the 30th consecutive day and every 90th day
thereafter.

C.

Additional screening of each sex offender to determine need and amenability to
treatment.

D.

Psychological evaluation at the request of the Parole Commission or Facility staff.

E.

Case management for all inmates who require treatment. Case management consists of
various activities designed to facilitate medically necessary care and to monitor its
impact.

F.

Psychiatric assessment of those inmates referred for possible phannacological
intervention..

G.

Routine psychiatric review of all inmates requiring such pursuant to DC standards and
the rules and regulations referenced herein, including review of adjustment to Facility,
medication efficacy, and medication review.

H.

Individualized Service Plans, regularly updated for inmates requiring such plans pursuant

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to DC rules and regulations and any applicable standards referenced herein, and for other
inmates receiving ongoing monitoring andlor care.

r.

Nursing staff will provide medication distribution and medication education for all
inmates requiring such pursuant to DC standards and the rules and regulations as
described herein and as determined by each inmate's service plan, routine assessment of
medication side effects, and monitoring ofmedication compliance.

J.

Regular group and/or individual counseling for all inmates requiring such pursuant to DC
standards and the rules and regulations! as described herein, and others in need of
treatment.

K.

Crisis intervention and timely refen-al of inmates who require a higher level of care than
what is available at the Facility.

Additional contractual responsibilities will be:
L.

Ongoing training of other Facility staff on relevant mental health topics.

M.

Supervision of non-doctoral psychological staffby a doctoral psychologist.

N.

Thorough documentation of service delivery in the inmate's medical record,

O.

Maintenance oflogs ofworkload and service delivery.

P.

Updating various screens in the Health Service component of the Offender Based
Information System (OBIS-HS).

Q.

Regular monitoring of inmates with mental health needs to ensure that appropriate
counseling services are provided.

R.

Psychotropic medications as prescribed by a duly licensed medical practitioner for
inmates.

S.

Counseling programs.

T.

Providing an intensive substance abuse treatment program as part of the Inmate
Reintegration Program.

Article 5.31 Pharmacy Services.

The CONTRACTOR shall provide Phannacy Services and such
servlces will be performed in strict compliance with applicable Florida Statutes, Florida Board of
Phalmacy Rules, Federal Drug Enforcement Administration Rules, DC Policies and Procedures and all
other applicable rules and regulations referenced herein.

.

.

The Phalmacy shall be permitted to provide all pharmacy services for medication distribution at the
Facility as required by Chapters 465 and 893, Florida Statutes. This may be effected by utilizing on-site
pharmacies, mail order phalmacies or any phannacy process meeting the requirements in this section.
The CONTRACTOR shall establish a Facility Phannacy and Therapeutic Committee that shall make
determinations regarding pharmacy services provided by the CONTRACTOR.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide coverage on-site 01' on-call by a licensed pharmacist 24 hours a day, 7 .
days a week. Each pharmacist performing services under the Contract shall be reachable by beeper.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide, furnish and supply phalmaceutical and drugs to the Facility utilizing
a "unit dose" method ofpackaging. Unit doses ofmedication to be administered by nursing staff are to be
provided in a patient specific fonnat. If each dose is individually labeled and packaged, the label shall
include the drug name, strength, lot number, expiration date and manufacturer. If a modified unit dose
system such as a card or blister pack is utilized, each card 01' pack shall be labeled as a prescription.
Prescriptions shall minimally be labeled to include the inmate name and number, drug name, dosage,
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directions (frequency of administration) prescribing physician, pharmacist's initials, date, quantity of
tablets, manufacturer, lot number and expiration date and any applicable warnings or dietary instructions.
The CONTRACTOR may provide liquid psychotropic medications in unit doses, individually labeled,
with rnanufacturer, lot number, expiration date and date packaged listed. If the CONTRACTOR utilizes
pill form psychotropic medications, the necessary precautions must be taken to prevent inmate "cheeking"
or other means of retaining medications without ingestion.
The CONTRACTOR shall sU'ictIy comply with the DC's formulary in all cases unless the DC approves a
medication exception request.
.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide other medications in liquid unit dose properly labeled as specified by
the CHO.
The CONTRACTOR shall·provide injectable medications as required.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide hypodermic supplies to include needles and syringes and disposal
containers that are tamper proof and puncture resistant. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for
appropriate disposal and/or destruction ofneedles and syringes with documentation.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide on-site STAT dose capability for emergency stock of drugs in 'lmit
dose packages to be used in emergency situations or until regular delivery of medications can resmne.
The specific drugs and quantities shall be determined by the CHO in conjunction WitIl the Facility's
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide emergency drugs in sealed emergency kites) as requested by theCHO.
In accordance with all governing DC rules and regulations, the CONTRACTOR shall provide and fill all
prescriptions for inmates leaving on writ or discharge for a maximum of thirty (30) days or in sufficient
quantity to complete the current prescription. In no event shall an inmate on maintenance medications be
released or sent to another facility without at least seven (7) days supply of such medication. The
medication should be provided to the transferring officer along with the transfer summary.
The CONTRACTOR shall properly package all medications in light- and/or humidity-resistant containers
as appropriate.
The CONTRACTOR shall label each prescription container to include inmate name, inmate number,
inmate location, date, medication name, strengtll, inshuctions, prescribing physician, quantity,
pharmacist's initials, prescription number and warnings.
The CONTRACTOR shall package non-controlled, non-abusable medications in not more than a month's
supply as directed by the Facility's CHO. If the quantity is larger than 120 tablets, the supply shall be
dispensed not to exceed 120 tablets with appropriate refills.
.
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain copies of all prescriptions issued to imnates in a permanent file onsite for a period of three (3) years. Copies will be provided to the DC upon request.
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain appropriate documentation, including, but not limited to, inventory
records, controlled drug perpetual inventory, patient profiles and cost data for financial records. All
documentation shall be made available for review by the Warden and the DC's Office of Health Services'
Director ofPharmacy, or designated representatives ofDMS.
The CONTRACTOR shall document and maintain a medication administration record to include all
infollnation contained on the prescription label and tIle name of the .practitioner who prescribed the
medication.
The CONTRACTOR shall perform in-service training for staff according to a schedule mutually agreed
upon and approved by the DC.

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The CONTRACTOR shall provide a licensed phannacist to perform third party drug utilization reviews
as requested by the DC's Clinical Quality Management Committee.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide a licensed consultant pharmacist to conduct monthly inspections of all
institutional areas where medications are maintained. Inspection shall include, but not be limited to, the
expiration dates, storage and a periodic review of medication records. The consultant pharmacist's
monthly inspection report shall be completed. One copy shall remain in the pharmacy and a second copy
shall be sent to the DC's Director ofPhalmacy.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide a Pharmacist to serve as chairperson of the Facility's Pharmacy and
Therapeutics Committee and to consult on-site and by telephone with the CHO and staff as requested.
Article 5.32 Laboratory Services. The CONTRACTOR shall provide Laboratory Services for all
medically necessary and appropriate diagnostic laboratory procedures in accordance with the
requirements set forth below:
AIl STAT laboratory work shall be performed at a local hospital or accredited laboratory nearest the
Facility. Results shall be telephoned immediately to the requesting Licensed Independent Practitioner and
a written report shall follow within 24 hours.
Non-urgent laboratory services may be provided to the Facility by the DC's laboratory services contracted
provider or by the CONTRACTOR under a written arrangement. The most cost-effective process may be
utilized subject to prior Office of Health Services' approval. However, the subcontracted laboratory must
be in compliance with all applicable requirements of Chapter 483, Florida Statutes, and the Standards as
described herein. If the CONTRACTOR provides any in-house laboratory testing, it must also he in
compliance with the appropriate provisions of Florida law. If only waived tests are conducted, the
CONTRACTOR must obtain a Certificate of Exemption from the Agency for Healthcare Administration.
Services shall include, but not be limited to:
A.

Laboratory supplies and required equipment (i.e., centrifuges).

B.

Pick-up and delivery on adaily basis, or as needed Monday through Friday.

C.

Printer installed
ACCEPTABLE).

D.

Immediate telephone contact with written reporting capability within 24 hours.

at

the

Facility,

to

provide

test

results

(FACSIMILE

NOT

The CONTRACTOR will provide a physician!ARNP who shall check, initial and date all laboratOly ,
results within an appropriate time, not to exceed 24 hours (weekends excluded), to assess the follow-up
care indicated and to screen for discrepancies between the clinical observations and the laboratol)' results.
In the event that the laboratOl)' repOlt and the clinical condition of the patient do not appear to conelate, it
shall be the responsibility of the physician/ARNP to make a clinical assessment, and to provide
appropriate follow-up, which shall include reordering of the lab tests.
Article 5.33 Radiology Services. The CONTRACTOR shall provide Radiology Services for all
medically necessary and appropriate diagnostic X-ray procedures, subject to the prior approval of the
DC's Office of Health Services. AIl services shall be provided in accordance with applicable state and
local regulations for equipment and personnel licensure.
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that X-ray films are read by a radiologist. The radiologist shall call the
Facility CHO/ARNP with any report requiring immediate intervention. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure
that a written report, on the appropriate DC form, is forwarded as required. All emergency X-rays that
are required at times other than normal working hOlU'S shall be performed at a local facility. A
physician/ARNP shall review, initial and date all X-ray reports within a reasonable time.
Article 5.34 Inmate Programmatic Services. The CONTRACTOR shall provide Inmate Programmatic

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Services including academic and vocational programs that have the objective of reducing recidivism by
assuring the successful reintegration of the inmates back into society upon release from incarceration.
Such services shall be initiated upon the Service Commencement Date, that will be maintained
continuously and will be certified.by the appropriate goveming agency(ies). Teacher's and Instructor's
credentials must meet or exceed all applicable requirements of Florida Law. The inmate participation
requirements set forth in Exhibit 1 shall be reevaluated annually and adjusted as necessary by mutual
agreement of the parties through an addendum to this Contract; any reduction in inmate participation
requirements shall be accompanied by a cOlTesponding reduction under Article 7.1.

In addition, the CONTRACTOR may utilize vohmteers for programs that will contribute to leisure time,
religious educational programs, or that in the CONTRACTOR's judgment may contribute to inmates'
adjustment in the Facility or upon release. Volunteers shall be screened according to the established DC
policy.
All inmate programs are subject to reporting requirements of the state and federal government. All
programs must be offered on a continuous basis. Teacher/instructor ratios are to be reasonable to
accomplish this goal, and once approved are subject to the vacant positions requirements 0fthe Contract.
The CONTRACTOR shall achieve and maintain performance measures for these programs as stated in
the Contract and shall provide the BUREAU with a quarterly status report indicating whether the
programs' goals have been met or the reason why the goals have not been met.
Types of program services to be provided include, but are not limited to the following:
A.

Industry Programs that are specialized to meet current needs of the Facility and or the
DC. The industry program will be designed to impart lrn.owledge and develop skilfs,·that
are esse;ntial for success in meeting the needs ofthe Facility and or the DC, with adequate
experience to enable the inmate to obtain outside employment. Actual work-based
projects are to be included in the learning activities. Industry programs must have specific
perfonnance measures: number enrolled, number participated, number completed,
number certified, etc., with the goal of placing as many inmates as feasible in a work
program to benefit the state and maintain security in the Facility. The custody level of
the inmate is to be a consideration in establishing and assigning inmates to industry
programs. The program may include subcontractors to accomplish the program goals.

B.

Release Preparation or Pre-Release classes emphasizing resources in the community to
aid in transition.

C.

Intervention classes to offenders with violent histories at a minimum of two times per
year, and more often if the population tumover walTants. These classes may be included
with Life Management skills classes. Cognitive behavior and self-help programs are
encouraged.
;

D.

Religious 'Services shall be made available to all inmates who wish to participate in
accordance with the Standards and the United States Constitution. Services may be
provided by a Chaplain(s) hired by the CONTRACTOR, or by qualified volunteers. If the
CONTRACTOR chooses to depend upon volunteer services and said services prove to be
inadequate to meet the needs of the inmates as detenninedby the BUREAU, then the
CONTRACTOR shall hire one or more Chaplains at no additional cost.

E.

Organized weekly religious services shall be offered. Volunteers from the community
may be utilized to assist in offering a variety of religious programs. Religious activities
must be afforded in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Pastoral
qualifications of employees or volunteers in this program must meet the minimum
qualifications required by the DC.

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F.

Wellness Program which includes indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure time
programs for the inniates in compliance with the applicable and corresponding
Constitutional standards and the Standards provided herein.

G.

Substance Education Abuse Program that provides individual and group counseling for
imnates that complies with the Standards and includes mental Health Care and Crises
Intervention Services, etc.

Article 5.35 Program Plan. CONTRACTOR shall provide a plan for providing academic and vocational
programs to inmates ("Program Plan"), to be initiated upon the Service Commencement Date, that will be
maintained continuously and certified by the appropriate governing agency(ies). The CONTRACTOR
shall include as an attachment to this Contract a list and complete description of all programs (Behavioral,
Vocational, Academic and Substance Abuse) to be provided to the inmates. All programs are subject to
reporting requirements ofthe state and federal govemment. All Programs described in the Contract must
be offered on a continuous and continual basis. Teacher/instructor ratios are to be reasonable to
accomplish the goal, and, once approved, are subject to the vacant positions requirements of the Contract.
The CONTRACTOR shall achieve and maintain performance measures for these programs and shall
provide the BUREAU with a quarterly status indicating whether the programs' goals have been met and,
if applicable, the reason why the goals have not been met. See Exhibit I for a detailed plan.
Article 5.36 Inmate Laundry and Clothing. The CONTRACTOR will furnish uniforms, including
shoes, for inmates that will be properly sized and fitted, climatically suitable, durable and presentable.
The CONTRACTOR will provide laundry services and clothing in compliance with the Standards to
include, but not be limited to the following:
•

Regular changes of clothing;

•

Specialized clothing for inmates who are involved in activities such as food service,
maintenance; and

•

Clean bedding and linen.

Article 5.37 Inmate Compensation. Some inmates employed in selected jobs are paid for their labor.
Wages should be deposited to the inmate's account and a portion of earnings'be returned to the State to
offset part of the cost ofincarceration. Distribution of inmate earnings will continue to accrue to either the
inmate or the State and the CONTRACTOR will have no claim to any part of inmates' earnings. The
CONTRACTOR shall comply with Florida Statutes regarding inmate earnings distribution.
Article 5.38 Library. The CONTRACTOR shall provide an imnate library in compliance with the
Standards.
Article 5.39 Access to Courts. The CONTRACTOR shall provide inmates access to courts in
compliance with the Standards as referenced herein and the United States Constitution.
Article 5.40 CONTRACTOR Staffing Requirements.

A.

The CONTRACTOR shall provide sufficient, qualified personnel to oversee and carry
out the required operations of the Facility as specified in this Contract and in accordance
with ACA Standards.
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain a file containing job descriptions for each
position contained within the staffmg pattem. All security posts will have a post
order with sufficient detail to insure the security person filling the ,position can
accomplish all tasks.

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B.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The CONTRACTOR shall provide wri:tten procedures
on recruitment and selection of both objective and subjective merit principles.
Recruitment and selection shall be done without regard to age, race, color, sex, religious
creed, national origin, political6pinions, or affiliations, marital status or handicap, except
when such requirement constitutes a bonafide occupational quciJ.ification necessary to
perform the tasks associated with the position, equal opportunity practices relating to
recruitment, examination, appointment, training,promotion, demotion, compensation,
retention, discipline, separation, or other employment practices. The CONTRACTOR is
responsible for maintaining records as required by the federal Equal Opportunity Act.

C.

Vacancies: . It is understood and agreed that from time to time a vacancy may occur
in staff positions required by the staffing pattern. For purposes of this Contract, a
vacant position occurs when the employee assigned to that position has resigned,
been terminated, has deceased, or is:reassigned to, another position.. A vacant position
also includes a staffpo~ition that is filled with.a person who does not possess the training,
licensure or credentials requjred to perform the function. A vacancy does not occur
when an employee is temporarily absent due to vacation, s"ick leave, or other
temporary leave condition. In the case of a vacancy, the CONTRACTOR may
arrange for the service to be provided by another appropriately qualified employee,
subj ect to the overtime restrictions in Article 5.24, so long as the service is actually
provided' on the shift or during the hours. The CONTRACTOR shall submit
documentation of any use of overtime to temporarily ml vacant positions.
The CONTRACTOR agrees to exercise due diligence to attempt to permanently
fill any vacant security positions within thirty (30) days of vacancy and to permanently
fill any non-security positions within forty-five (45) days after the date upon which the
position becomes vacant. After these specified· times, the BUREAU shall adjust the
Management Payment under Article 7.1 accordingly for vacancies not filled. This
adjustment shall not be considered a form of liquidated or actual damages or punitive in
anyway, but is a withholding of payment for a service not provided.
If the CONTRACTOR anticipates a problem in permanently filling a vacant position
within the thirty (30) day allowance for security positions or the forty-five (45) day
allowance for non-security positions, the CONTRACTOR must request a waiver fro.m the
BUREAU, to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, to fill a position with contracted staff.
The request shall be submitted to the BUREAU Chief and the BUREAU~s On-site
Contract Manager. The BUREAU shall respond to any such request within three (3)
working days. Positions filled with permanent employees before the expiration of the
time period specified aboveor with contracted staff if a waiver is granted will not incur
vacancy deductions A list of vacant positions- along with a position control
documentation must be provided to that effect to the BUREAU's On-site Contract
Manager to be included on the monthly vacancy report submitted to the .BUREAU.
Where contracted staff is utilized, the· CONTRACTOR must submit the invoice relative
to payment for such contracted staff, reflecting dates of service and costs, to th,?
. BUREAU's On-site Contract Manager along with the position control documentation.
As long as the CONTRACTOR has exercised and continues to exercise due
diligence to fill a position, the fact that the position remains vacant shall not
constitute an Event of Default, but if the CONTRACTOR has less than the
required number of employees for beyond the specified time, deductions for
vacancies will be made from the monthly per diem paid by the BUREAU using the'
365-day method inclusive of benefits, until such time as the position is filled perrnanently
or with contracted staff if a waiver is granted

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D.

Staff Health Requirements: The CONTRACTOR shall have all staff tested annually for
Tuberculosis, and offerinoculation for Hepatitis B per the DC's Blood Bonie Pathogens
Manual and applicable ACA Standards.

E.

Minimum Required Staffing Positions: As provided by ACA.
a)

Staffing Oualifications:
All required personnel documentation including
certifications shall be maintained at the Facility,

b)

CONTRACTOR Staff Conduct: The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all staff
adheres to the following requirements for conduct:
The CONTRACTOR or staff shall not display favoritism to or preferential
treatment of, one inmate or group of inmates over another.
The CONTRACTOR or staff shall not display any favoritism or preferential
treatment to family, friend~ of employees or inmate family members.
The CONTRACTOR or staff shall not enter into any business' relationship with
inmates ortheir families (example - selling, buying or trading personal property),
or personally employ them in any capacity.
Unless approved in writing by the Contract Manager, the CONTRACTOR or
staff shall have no outside contact (other than incidental contact) with an inmate
residing at the Facility or their family or close associates, except for those
activities which are approved as part of the Contract and part of the employe,e's
job description.
The CONTRACTOR or staff shall not engage in any conduct which is criminal
in nature or which would bring discredit upon the CONTRACTOR or the
BUREAU, In providing services pursuant to this Conu'act, the CONTRACTOR
shall ensure that their employees avoid both misconduct and the appearance of
misconduct.
Any violation 01' attempted violation of the restrictions referred to in this section
regarding employee conduct shall be reported by phone and in writing to the
Contract Manager and the Warden, including proposed corrective action to be
taken by the CONTRACTOR. Any failure to report a violation 01' take
appropriate disciplinary action against the offending party or parties shall'subject
the CONTRACTOR to appropriate action, up to and including telmination of this
Contract.
The CONTRACTOR shall repOlt any violations detailed above and any other
incident requiring investigation by the CONTRACTOR in writing to the Contract
Manager within 24 hours of the CONTRACTOR's knowledge of the incident.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide their employees with a copy of these
standards of employee conduct and document receipt of such notification in the
employee's personnel file,
.

c) Criminal HistOly Check: In accordance with Section 110.1127, Florida Statutes
"Each employing agency shall designate those employee positions that, because
. of the special trust or responsibility or sensitive location of those positions,
require that persons occupying those positions be subject to a security
background check,including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment." The
operation of a correctional facility is a highly important and highly sensitive
function of state govemment. The integrity, safety, and security of a correctional
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facility are dependent upon the integrity, responsibility, and reliability of its staff.
Therefore, the DMS requires all individuals seeking employment at private
correctional facilities to submit fingerprints for a background investigation to be
conducted to determine eligibility for employment.
The DMS will require the CONTRACTOR to conduct background re-checks on
all current non-certified employees every three (3) years. Fees associated with
the background checks will be the CONTRACTOR's responsibility.
As part of the pre-employment criminal history check, the CONTRACTOR shall
subject its officers, employees or agents, and any subcontractor or subcontracted
staff performing operational and/or management services at the Facility, at the
CONTRACTOR's expense, to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement
(FDLE) Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center
(FCICINCIC) criminal history check. Random criminal history checks may be
conducted at any time during the contract period. In order to carry Qut this
criminal histOly check, the CONTRACTOR shall submit to the BUREAU, prior
to commencing services and upon request, the following data for any individual
contractor or subcontractor's staff assigned to the contract: Full Name, Race,
Sex, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Driver's License Number and State
of Issue, and fingerprint cards. The BUREAU has full discretion to require the
CONTRACTOR to disqualif:y, prevent, or remove any staff from any work under
the Contract.
The CONTRACTOR shall screen all potential employees through referral,
employment and background checks prior to the individual providing services,
custody, control or supervision to inmates as directed by the Contract. This
screening shall include but not be limited to employment history,
academic/vocational achievement, references, organizational affiliations and any
certifications or licensures.
The CONTRACTOR shall require that all current and potential employees
provide the details of any of the following criminal background information:
•

Conviction of a felony or first-degree misdemeanor;

•

Pled nolo contendere or pled guilty to a crime, which is a felony or firstdegree misdemeanor;

•

Had adjudication of guilt withheld to a crime, which is a felony or a firstdegree misdemeanor; and

•

Current pending charges for a violation of law.

The CONTRACTOR shall not assign or employ personnel to provide any
services pursuant to this Contract who were convicted of afelony unless
approved in writing by the BUREAU.
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the BUREAU is provided the information
needed to conduct the NCICIFCIC criminal history check prior to any new
contractor or subcontractor staff being hired or assigned to work under the
Contract. The CONTRACTOR shall not offer employment to any individual or
assign any individual to work in accordance with the Contract, who has not had
an NCICIFCIC criminal history check conducted and employment approved by
the BUREAU.

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The CONTRACTOR shail not hire any individual to provide services as
described in the Contract who has been barred from any BUREAU, DC or other
criminal justice facility.
The CONTRACTOR shall immediately report to the BUREAU any new arrest,
criminal charges or convictions of any current officer, agent or employee
perfomrlng services under the Contract.
Article 5.41 Records and Documentation.

A.

B.

Records Maintenance: CONTRACTOR will provide a records and reporting system,
both manual and computerized, for Facility operations that includes the list below, and is
compatible with that used by the DC. Further, the CONTRACTOR's system will be in
compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing confidentiality and will identify
and limit those persons who have control or access. The system will provide for the
following:
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a.

Provision of all reports and records necessary for monitoring of any courtordered compliance.

b.

Maintenance of an individual custody record on each inmate that includes, but is
not limited to, personal data, personal inventory receipts, disciplinary action
.reports, incident reports, release information, classification and counseling
records, dental, psychiatric and medical records;

c.

Signed release of information forms;

d.

Appropriate transfer documentation as to legal authority to accept the inmate;

e.

Referrals to other agencies;

f.

Confidentiality and safeguarding of case records to ensure against unauthorized
and improper disclosure;

g.

Maintenance of records and reports; and

h.

The retention and storage of logs and records in a manner consistent with DC
policy and Florida law.

Management Information System: The CONTRACTOR shall install a fully compatible
electronic data processing (EDP) Sys~em to Access the Florida Offender Based
Management Information System (OBIS) for information purposes with regard to inInate
transfer, inmate financial records,
and classification and health services.
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Article 5.42 Deliverables. To operate a 1,520-bed, adult female, minimum/medium custody level
secure correctional facility.
Article 5.43 General Reporting Requirements. The CONTRACTOR shall provide to the On-site
Contract Manager samples of new or revised reporting requirements of the CONTRACTOR in the
performance of its obligations under this Contract.
Article 5.44 Monitoring and Evaluation.
A.

Contract MonitoringlPerformance Evaluation Monitoring:
At its discretion, the
BUREAU will monitor the CONTRACTOR's perfonnance to ensure compliance in
accordance with all Contract provisions, DMS's inst11lctions, and all applicable
standards, including, but not limited to ACA, Administrative Rules, DMS and DC
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The On-site Contract Manager or designated representatives or employees of the
BUREAU may conduct inspections as deemed necessary. The BUREAU shall have the
right, unless otherwise proscribed by law, to reasonably prompt access to examine and
receive copies, if requested, of all records of the CONTRACTOR relating to the Facility,
including without limitation, all financial books and records, maintenance records,
employee records, and inmate records generated by the CONTRACTOR and its
subcontractors, or independent contractors, in connection with monitoring the
CONTRACTOR's performance of and compliance with this Contract.
The BUREAU's monitoring activities shall include review of subcontracts as previously
described herein. The On-site Contract Manager shall provide the CONTRACTOR, in
writing, the results of monito:r;ing/inspection activities conducted. If CONTRACTOR
. noncompliance issues are noted during a monitoring activity, each shall be specifically
identified and corrective action shall be recommended with a time frame specified to
achieve compliance.
The cost of the On-site Contract Manager will be a deduction from the monthly
Management Payment to the CONTRACTOR. The actual cost for such deductions will
be based upon the appropriated rate, salary and expense dollars for the function.
Compensation will be adjusted monthly to reimburse the BUREAU for the salary and
expenses (to include coverage of employee benefits) of the On-site Contract Manager.
Additional deductions will be made for any ad valorem taxes or payment in lieu of such
taxes that may become due on the Facility pursuant to judicial determination or legislative
mandate.
B.

Monitoring and Evaluation: The BUREAU's On-site Contract Manager or designated
BUREAU staff, will perfonn monitoring during the term of the Contract, but not less than
once a year to ensure Contract compliance. Monitoring shall include periodic review of
compliance with Contract performance, including, but not limited to, review of the
following:

1)

Security

2)

Inmate Management and Control

3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)

Inmate Programs and Services
Facility Safety and Sanitation
Administration
Food Service
PersOlmel Practices and Training
Inmate Health Services
Inmate Discipline

In addition to monitoring, the perfOlmance of the CONTRACTOR may be compared to
the perfonnance of the State in operating like facilities. The CONTRACTOR shall
supply all data related to pei:fonnance of the Contract necessary to conduct such
evaluations, excluding any data protected by law. In evaluating the CONTRACTOR's
perfolluance, the BUREAU shall consider the specific areas identified above.
C.

Self-Monitoring: The CONTRACTOR shall continually conduct self-monitoring
utilizing a comprehensive self-monitoring plan providing for both Facility-level SelfMonitoring and Corporate-level Self-Monitoring. The CONTRACTOR shall designate
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Facility. CONTRACTOR shall provide access to all self-monitoring to the On-site
Contract Manager.

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Article 5.45 Inmate Reintegration Program. CONTRACTOR will provide an Inmate Reintegration
Program which provides for the following:

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Treatment Program Counseling which will provide individual and group counseling for inmates
which will comply with the Standards and includes mental health care and crisis intervention
services, adjunct community resource assistance as needed, specific therapy groups as determined
by inmate needs and which may change over time, and a substance abuse program which is more
fully described in Exhibit 1. .

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Volunteer Programs which will include clearly specified lines of authority, responsibility and
accountability for the volunteer services program; recruitment, screening and selection of volunteers;
and volunteer orientation and training.
Education Programs in compliance with the Standards and as more fully described in Exhibit 1.
Inmate Work Programs in compliance with the Standards. All inmates will be required to keep
their living areas clean. Work opportunities will be available in the food service, laundry, maintenance
shop, warehouse, and utility squads. The DC will be responsible for approving gain time credit for
labor performed. The CONTRACTOR will be required to submit an annual report documenting the
number of persons who have satisfactorily completed each of the academic education, vocational
education, and substance abuse components, required to be delivered per the 'terms of this
Contract and the CONTRACTOR's response to the ITN. Included in this annual report shall be an
update of the career outlook analysis, concerning information as required in the Contract, including: type
of jobs the vocational training prepares the inmates for; estimated job growth, both in the State of
Florida and in the fields of training being offered; salary range of the jobs available; and qualifications
necessary for the job's.
Article 5.46 Recreation. The CONTRACTOR will provide indoor and outdoor recreation and
leisure time programs for the inmates in compliance with the Standards.
Article 5.47 Safety and Emergency Procedures. The CONTRACTOR will operate and maintain
the Facility in compliance with applicable federal, state and local safety and fire codes and in
accordance with the Standards.
Article 5.48· Incident Reporting. The CONTRACTOR will follow the policies and procedures
established by the DC and the BUREAU in the reporting of incidents occuring at the Facility.

ARTICLE SIX
EMPLOYEES
Article 6.1 Independent Contractor. With respect to the performance of the services set out
herein, the CONTRACTOR is and shall continue to be an independent contractor and, subject to the
terms of this Contract, shall have the sole right to manage, control, operate, and direct the
performance of the details of its duties under this Contract. The CONTRACTOR's agents and
employees shall not accrue from the State, the BUREAU, or the DC any leave, retirement,
insurance, bonding or any other benefit afforded to the employees of the State, the BUREAU, or
the DC as a result of this Contract. The CONTRACTOR, its agents, and employees shall not be
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Article 6.2 Subcontractors. The CONTRACTOR may not subcontract for the performance of any of its
responsibilities or obligations pursuant to the Contract without prior written approval from the BUREAU.
DMS has entered into this Contract based on the representations and warranties of performance by the
CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall not change key perso1l1lel, nor pennit such changes to key
perso1l1lel of any subcontractors, without prior express written approval of the BUREAU.
The CONTRACTOR shall furnish to the BUREAU's On~site Contract Manager copies of all
subcontracts, without regard to amount of annual payments. TIle CONTRACTOR shall submit for
BUREAU review of all procedural, and operational and fixed capital outlay project plans. Any
arrangement by the CONTRACTOR with an affiliate or member company to provide services to the
Facility shall be subject to this Article. No contractual relationship shall exist between the BUREAU
and any subcontractor and the BUREAU shall accept no responsibility whatsoever for the conduct,
actions, or omissions of any subcontractor selected by the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR
shall be responsible for the management of the subcontractor in the performance of their work A
subcontractor may not work directly with the BUREAU in any manner and shall not be included in
contract negotiations, renewals, audit or any other discussions except at the request of the BUREAU.
The provisions of law governing the participation of minority business enterprises are applicabie to this
Contract.
The. terms "Certified Minority Business Enterprises" and "MBE(s)" mean only those minority
business enterprises as defmed in Section 288.703(2), Florida Statutes, which possess a current
certification issued by DMS' Office of Supplier Diversity.
Article 6.3 Personnel. The CONTRACTOR shall at all times provide sufficient trained staff to
provide for and maintain the security, control, custody, and supervision of inmates of the Facility in
compliance with applicable court orders, the Standards, and tlus Contract.
Positions will be staffed with qualified employees in accordance with the staffing pattern attached
hereto as Exhibit 2.
Sufficient staff shall be employed at all times to assure that all positions identified as critical
complement on the approved staffmg pattem, are manned for each shift, unless a departure from the
staffing pattern has been approved in writing by the BUREAU Chief. The CONTRACTOR shall be
required to fill critical complement positions by using overtimy or other staff members to ensure that
the staffing levels do not decrease below the established critical complement. The approved staffmg
pattern is attached as Exhibit 2 and herein incOlporated by reference.
Part-time correctional officers may be used as long as they are fully trained and licensed. The use of parttime correctional officers shall be limited to a maximum of 20 hours per officer per week, for a total not
to exceed 900 hours per week for the Facility. The use of part-time staff in supervisory positions is
forbidden. Full-time correctional officers shall each be limited to no more than 24 hours of overtime in
any two-week period. The BUREAU reserves the right to authorize exceptions to this section.
The CONTRACTOR shall conduct a dmg testing to include random anabolic steroid testing of 5% of all
certified staff on an annual basis, subject to DC guidelines with which the CONTRACTOR shall
reasonably comply. Monthly random tests will be performed and reports must be submitted to the
BUREAU regarding the testing results.
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Article 6.4 Training. The CONTRACTOR will provide training programs in compliance with the
Standards, Chapter 943 and Section 957.05, Florida Statutes, the Florida Deparhnent of Law
Enforcement, Division of Training, and Chapter 33, Florida Administrative Code.

ARTICLE SEVEN
COMPENSATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
Article 7.1 Management Payment. This payment reflects operating costs and does not include debt
service numbers. Compensation will be based on two (2) per diem rates: the first rate is based on 90%
occupancy and the second rate is based on the number of inmates exceeding the 90% occupancy.
The BUREAU will compensate the CONTRACTOR at the following per diem rates (inmate, per
day):
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$52.39 times the minimum occupancy of 90%
.$25.47 for each inmate over the minimum occupancy rate of 90%;
Minus monthly deductions for:
o The Major Maintenance and Repair Reserve Fund set forth in Article 4.9, in the monthly
amount of $13,438.07.
o The On-site Contract Manager set forth in Article 5.44, in the monthly amount of
$4,945.01. The CONTRACTOR will be required monthly to reimburse the BUREAU
for the salary and expenses of the On-site Contract Manager. Such salary and expenses
will include coverage of employee benefits. The salary and expenses of the On-site
Contract Manager may be adjusted annually, subject to legislative appropriations, at a
rate not to exceed the CONTRACTOR'S rate of per diem increase.
o Any property taxes or payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) that may become due 0n the
Facility pursuant to judicial determination 01' legislative mandate.

Regardless of the number of inmates incarcerated at the facility, the, CONTRACTOR is guaranteed an
amount equal to 90% occupancy (1368 inmates) times the 90% per diem rate subject to
legislative appropriati,ons. The CONTRACTOR guarantee may be subject to the following: any liquidated
damages as set forth in Article 10.11, deductions for position vacancies as set forth in Article 5.40, deductions
for reimbursement of the On-site Contract Manager as set forth above; deductions for the maintenance
reserve as set forth above; ad valorem taxes and/or PILOT payments required to be paid by
CONTRACTOR by judicial determination or legislative mandate, as set forth in Article 12.7; and any other
deduction or charge permitted in this Contract.
Article 7.2 Invoices. The CONTRACTOR shall submit monthly invoices within ten (10) working days
of the month end, in a fonnat acceptable to the DC's accounting department to the attention of the
BUREAU's Contract Manager. Invoices shall be submitted in detail sufficient for a proper pre-audit and
post-audit thereof. The invoice will reflect the prison population for each day, midnight count, times the
security per diem minus adjustments allowed in the Contract. The DC will verify the daily inmate
population count. If there is a discrepancy between the CONTRACTOR's and the DC's counts, the DC's
count will be used in calculating the per diem payment. Invoices will be adjusted as specified in the
Contract.
The BUREAU's Contract Manager or his/her successor shall be responsible for enforcing performance of
the Contract tenns and conditions and he/she shall serve as liaison with the CONTRACTOR and shall
approve all invoices for payment.
Submit to:
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RllOnda Vause, Chief
Bureau ofFinance and Accounting
Florida Department of Corrections
2601 Blairstone Road .
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500

Bureau Chief
Bureau ofPrivate Prison Monitoring
Florida Department ofManagement Services
4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 335
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
Name and Address of Payee
The name and address ofthe contact person and official payee to whom the payment shall be made:

~=POt..tioo ri.
\0 t)ortb'l\

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"'Merle",-

M\.eIlMrA.

Article 7.3 Interest Penalties. Payment shall be made in accordance with Sections 215.422 and 55.03,
Florida Statutes, which state the CONTRACTOR's rights and the BUREAU's responsibilities concerning
interest penalties and time limits for payment of invoices. Vendors providing goods and services to an
agency should be aware of the following time frames. Upon receipt, an agency has five (5) working days
to inspect and approve the goods and services, unless the bid specifications, purchase order or contract
specifies otherwise. An agency has twenty (20) days to deliver a request for payment (voucher) to the
Department of Banking and Finance. The twenty (20) days are measured from the latter of the date the
invoice is received or the goods or services are received, inspected and approved.

If a payment is not available within forty (40) days, a separate interest penalty, established
annually by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 55.03(1), Florida Statutes, will be due
and payable, in addition to the invoice amount, to the CONTRACTOR. The interest rate for
calendar year 2007 is 0.0003014 percent per day (11.0% per annum). The interest penalty
provision applies after a thirty-five (35) day time period to health care providers, as defined by
rule. Interest penalties of less than one (1) dollar will not be enforced unless the CONTRACTOR
requests payment. Invoices which are returned to a vendor due to vendor preparation errors will result
in a delay in the payment. The applicable time period does not commence until a properly
completed invoice is received by the DC.
A contractor Ombudsman has been established within the Department of Banking and Finance. The
duties of this individual include acting as an advocate for contractors who may be
experiencing problems in obtaining timely payment(s) from a state agency. The Ombudsman may
be contacted at (850) 410-9724; the State's Chief Financial Officer's Consumer Hotline is (800) 3422762.
Article 7.4 Adjustments to Compensation. The BUREAU recognizes that the CONTRACTOR has
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entered into this Contract based upon the Standards in effect as of the date the Contract became effective.
If there are changes in the Standards or Unforeseen Circumstances which change the scope of services
to be furnished pursuant to this Contract and increase or decrease the cost of managing the
facility, the CONTRACTOR will provide the BUREAU written notice and documentation supporting
an adjustment to compensation. The BUREAU will review and may grant or deny the adjustment to
compensation, at its sole discretion. The BUREAU may adjust the total compensation paid the
CONTRACTOR so that the CONTRACTOR may be paid compensation equal to the amount required to
the change in CONTRACTOR's cost managing the Facility because of the change in scope of
services, retroactive to the effective date of such cost changes. Since requests for appropriated
funds are based on costs as provided in the CONTRACTOR's proposal, any adjustment to
compensation to cover changes in the Standards or Unforeseen Circumstances which changes the
scope of services, shall be subject to adequacy of appropriated funds, sufficient to cover the
compensation change.
Article 7.5 Supplemental Compensation. In the event that, pursuant to Article 4.11, the
CONTRACTOR proposes to expand the capacity of the Facility and the BUREAU approves such a
proposal, then the CONTRACTOR shall be eligible for supplemental compensation for any inmates
housed in the Facility in excess of the original capacity. The per diem rate of any such supplemental
compensation will be an amount mutually agreed upon by the BUREAU and the CONTRACTOR, and
shall not be greater than the maximum allowable pursuant to Section 957.07, Florida Statutes, and shall
be subject to legislative appropriation.
Article 7.6 Appropriation Contingency. The State's performance and obligation to pay under this
Conh'act is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Florida Legislature, pursuant to Section
287.0582, Florida Statutes; the State is not obligated for any payments that exceed the amount of the
cunent appropriation, pursuant to Section 957.04(1)(h), (2)(d), Florida Statutes.

ARTICLE EIGHT
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
Article 8.1 Indemnification. The CONTRACTOR hereby assumes entire responsibility and liability
for any and all damages or injury of any kind or nature whatever (including death resulting therefrom)
to all persons, whether employees of the CONTRACTOR or otherwise, and to all property caused by,
resulting from, arising out of or occurring in connection with any action of the CONTRACTOR
(including its officers, directors, employees, subconh'actors, or agents) in performance of the duties of this
Contract. If any claims for such damage or injury (including death ~esulting therefrom) be made or
asserted, whether or not such claims are based upon the CONTRACTOR's (including its officers,
directors, employees, subcontractors, or agents) active or passive negligence or participation in the wrong
or upon any alleged breach of any statutory duty or obligation on the part of the above parties, the
CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, the State and the BUREAU, its
officers, agents, servants and employees from and against any and all such claims, and further from
and against any and all loss, cost expense, liability, damage or injury, including legal fees and
disbursements, that the State, its officers, agents, servants or employees may directly or indirectly
sustain, suffer, or incur as a result, and the CONTRACTOR agrees to and does hereby assume, on
behalf of the State, its officers, agents, servants and employees, the defense of any action at law or in
equity which may be brought against the State, its contractors (if any), its officers, agents,
servants or employees, arising by reason of such claims and to pay on behalf of the State, its officers,
agents, servants and employees, upon demand of either of them, the amount of any judgment that
may be entered against them, individually, jointly or severally, its officers, agents, servants or
employees in any such action.
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As part of the CONTRACTOR's assumption of all responsibility and liability for any and all damage or
injury as detailed above, the CONTRACTOR further agrees to hold harmless, defend and
indemnify the State for any loss, expense, repovery or settlement, including counsel fees and costs
of defense, which arise from any demand, claim (whether frivolous or not) or suit which may be
asserted or brought against the State or the CONTRACTOR as a result of any injury or damage to any
person or persons (including death) or property (i) allegedly caused by, resulting from, arising out
of, or occurring in connection with the furnishing of any goods, equipment or services or the
performance or preparation for performance of any of the work or any duties of the
CONTRACTOR hereunder, or incidental or 'pertaining thereto, and (ii) whether or not such injury or
damage is due to or chargeable to any contractor or subcontractor under a contract for which the
goods or services herein ordered are required, including, but not limited to, any claim based on
liability without fault for injury caused by defective goods supplied by the CONTRACTOR.
The CONTRACTOR also agrees to assume responsibility for, hold harmless, defend and/or
indemnify the State for payment of any expenses, costs (including delay costs), direct and
consequential damages, penalties, taxes or assessments (including punitive damages), including
counsel fees and costs of defense, which may be imposed or incurred (a) under any Federal, State,
or local law, ordinance or regulation upon or with respect to any compensation of any person
employed by the CONTRACTOR, and (b) under any Federal, State, or local law, ordinance or
regulation upon or with respect to discrimination in employment against any individual employed
by the CONTRACTOR on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and (c) under
any Federal, State, or local law, ordinance or regulation upon or with respect to any compensation
of any person for claim~ or civil actions alleging deprivation of right, privilege or immunity secured
by the United States Constitution and laws pursuant to 42 USC Section 1983 or similar statutes as
well as claims for attomeys fees brought pursuant to 42 USC Section 1988 or similar statutes.
Article 8.2 Legal Proceedings. The CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible for defending any postconviction action, including appeals and writs of habeas corpus by any inmate challenging the
underlying judgment of conviction or the administration of the sentence imposed.
Article 8.3 Insurance. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for obtaining and maintaining adequate
insurance coverage as required herein. The CONTRACTOR shall obtain and provide proof of general
liability insurance coverage (broad form coverage) which shall specifically include fire, and legal liability in
an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) for each occurrence within a yearly aggregate of at
least ten million dollars ($10,000,000), and civil rights claims in an amount not less than two million
dollars ($2,000,000) for each occurrence within a yearly aggregate of at least five million dollars
($5,000,000). The State of Florida and its respective agencies shall be included as additional insureds
under the policy of general liability insurance coverage issued to the CONTRACTOR. Coverage for civil
rights liability may be issued under a separate policy but shall also include the State and its agencies as
additional insureds. Vehicle liability coverage for all vehicles used by the CONTRACTOR s1).all be
provided in an amount of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per OCCUlTence. Coverage shall
also specifically be provided to protect against employee dishonesty in an amount of not less than fifty
thousand dollars ($50,000).

The CONTRACTOR shall obtain and provide proof of workers' compensation insurance
coverage (including 'employer liability) in the amount and manner required by Florida law for all
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employees of the CONTRACTOR.
The CONTRACTOR shall obtain and/or provide proof of professional liability insurance coverage,
including medical malpractice liability and en-ors and omissions coverage, to cover all professional services
to be provided by the CONTRACTOR to the State under this Contract. The amount of coverage
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obtained shall be two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence with a five million dollar ($5,000,000)
yearly aggregate. If occurrence coverage is not available, claims-made coverage yvith a three (3)
year tail coverage shall be provided for the same amounts and aggregate as detailed above.
The CONTRACTOR shall obtain and provide proof of contractual liability insurance coverage to
cover all liability assumed by the CONTRACTOR under this Contract and for which the
CONTRACTOR may be liable to the State under the indemnification provisions of this Contract
(intermediate form coverage). Such coverage may be provided by separate coverage or as an
additional endorsement to a general liability policy, but shall be in the same amounts and limits of
coverage as that required for general liability coverage.
The CONTRACTOR shall obtain and provide proof of boiler and machinery coverage
("comprehensive" coverage) in the amounts of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence to
cover all loss arising from the operation of boilers and machinery including loss to other property and
losses due to business interruption.
The CONTRACTOR shall obtain and provide proof of premises liability insurance (which should be
included in any general liability coverage) and property coverage (tire and extended coverage) for
the full value of the buildings, structures or other facilities operated by the CONTRACTOR and its
subcontractors and all movable contents which value can never be less than the then remaining
balance owed under the lease purchase agreement. The State and its respective agencies shall be included
as additional insureds under this policy.
The CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain environmental impairment liability coverage for
liability resulting from sudden, accidental or gradual pollution arising from operations conducted by
the insured, covering damage for bodily injury and property damage in the amount of one million
dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) yearly aggregate limit. The
State and its respective agencies shall be included as additional insureds under this policy.
All insurance coverage shall be obtained by the CONTRACTOR through an insurance agent licensed in
the State of Florida and such coverage shall be provided by an insurance company licensed to
issue such coverage in the State of Florida. No "self-insurance" coverage shall be acceptable
unless the CONTRACTOR is licensed or authorized to self-insure for a particular coverage in the
State of Florida, or is an insured member of a self-insurance group that is licensed to self-insure in
Florida. All policies shall include a provision requiring at least thirty (30) days' prior written
notice of cancellation to the State.
All insurance coverage required to be obtained by the CONTRACTOR shall continue in full force and
effect during the term of the Contract. No contract shall be entered into between the
CONTRACTOR and the BUREAU unless insurance coverage binders are received by the date
scheduled for the execution of the Contract. Proof of insurance policies must be delivered prior to the
date on which the services of the CONTRACTOR shall commence.
All insurance coverage is to be provided by insurance carriers admitted to do business in Florida
and coverage issued by surplus lines companies shall not be acceptable with the exception of civil
rights liability coverage. All insurance carriers shall be, at the minimum, rated "A VII" by
A.M. Best or an equivalent rating by a similar insurance rating service.
The CONTRACTOR may choose the amount of deductible for any of the insurance coverage
required above to be obtained by the CONTRACTOR, but in no event shall such deductible for each
OCCUl1:ence exceed three (3) percent of the required yearly aggregate limit of coverage.
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The CONTRACTOR is responsible for first dollar defense coverage. All general liability and
professional liability policies shall provide defense in addition to the policy limits.
The limits required herein are the minimum acceptable. However, these limits are not to be constmed
as being the maximum any CONTRACTOR may wish to purchase for their own benefit.
As respects to the total limits of liability required, any combination Qf primary and/or umbrella
coverage may satisfy those totals. However, if an umbrella is used, coverage must be at least as
broad as the primary coverage.
Article 8.4 Certificate of Insurance and Cancellation. During the pelformance of the management
services hereunder,the CONTRACTOR shall maintain the plan of insurance and submit a Certificate of
Insurance to the BUREAU' for the mutual protection and benefit of it and the BUREAU, naming the
BUREAU as co-insured and entitled to all notices issued under the policy, to cover claims that may
arise out of or result from the CONTRACTOR's operation and management services hereunder,
whether same be by the CONTRACTOR or a subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. The BUREAU
shall be notified at least thirty (30) days in advance of cancellation, non-renewal or adverse
change in the coverage. New Certificates of Insurance are to be provided to the BUREAU at least
fifteen (15) days after receipt by the CONTRACTOR.
Article 8.5 DefenselImmnnity. By entering into the Contract, neither the State, DMS, the DC nor the
CONTRACTOR waives any immunity defense which may be extended to them by operation of law
including limitation of dainages; excepting only that the CONTRACTOR may not assert the defense of
sovereign immunity.
Article 8.6 Notice of Claims. Within five (5) calendar days after receipt by the BuREAU or the DC, or of
any agent, employee or officer thereof of a smmnons in any action, or within five (5) calendar days of
receipt by the BUREAU or the DC, or of any agent, employee or officer thereof, of notice of claim, the
BUREAU, the DC, or any agent, employee or officer, shall notify the CONTRACTOR in writing of the
commencement thereof. The notice requirement is intended to ensure that the CONTRACTOR's defense·
of the claim is not harmed by failure to comply with the notice requirements. Failure to comply with the
notice requirements may result in the CONTRACTOR's refusal to indemnify the BUREAU, the DC, or
any agent, employee or officer, but only if such failure to notify results in a prejudice to the CONTRACTOR,
the BUREAU, the DC, or any agent, employee or officer. The CONTRACTOR will provide the
BUREAU or the DC similar notice of claims.
Article 8.7 Prior Occurrences. The CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible for any losses or costs
resulting from inmate litigation pending at the effective date of this Contract or for lawsuits based on acts
or. omissions occurring prior to the effective date of the Contract. However, the CONTRACTOR agrees
to cooperate with the State in the defense of any such suits. The BUREAU recognizes that any settlement
or judgment in such cases may lead to a request that the compensation be increased pursuant to
Article 7.4.
Article 8.8 Waiver. No waiver of any breach of any of the terms 01' conditions ofthe Contract shall be
held to be a waiver of any other Or subsequent breach; nor shall any waiver be valid or binding
unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the party alleged to have granted the waiver.

ARTICLE NINE
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CERTAIN PROIDBIDONS
Article 9.1 Prohibitions. The CONTRACTOR acknowledges the provisions of Section 957.06,
Florida Statutes, which states that a contract entered into under this chapter does not authorize, allow, or
imply a delegation of authority to the CONTRACTOR to:
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A)
Choose the facility to which an inmate is initially assigned or subsequently
transferred. The CONTRACTOR may request, in writing, that an inmate be transferred to
a facility operated by the DC. The BUREAU, the CONTRACTOR, and a representative of the
DC shall develop and implement a Transfer Agreement for transferring inmates between a
correctional facility operated by the DC and the Facility. The DC, the BUREAU, and the
CONTRACTOR must comply with the Transfer Agreement.
B)
Develop or adopt disciplinary rules or penalties that differ from the disciplinary
rules and penalties that apply to inmates housed in correctional facilities operated by the DC.
C)
Make a fmal determination on a disciplinary action that affects the liberty of an inmate.
. The CONTRACTOR may remove an inmate from the general prison population during an
emergency, before final resolution of a disciplinary hearing, or in response to an inmate's
request for assigned housing in protective custody.
D)
Make a decision that affects the sentence imposed upon or the time served by an
inmate, including a decision to award, deny, or forfeit gain-time.
E)
Make recommendations to the Parole Commission with respect to the denial or
granting of parole, control release, conditional release, or conditional medical release.
However, the CONTRACTOR may submit written reports to the Parole Commission and must
respond to a written request by the Parole Commission for information.
F)
Develop and implement requirements that inmates engage in any type of work, except to
the extent that those requirements are accepted by the BUREAU.
G)
Determine inmate eligibility for any form of conditional, temporary, or permanent
release from a correctional facility.

ARTICLE TEN
DEFAULT AND TERMINATION PROVISIONS
Article 10.1 BUREAU Breach. Each of the following shall constitute a Breach of Contract on the
part of the BUREAU:
A)

After appropriation of adequate funds by the State, failure by the BUREAU to make
payments to the CONTRACTOR under the guidelines of Section 215.422, Florida Statutes.

B)

The persistent or repeated failure or refusal by the BUREAU to substantially fulfill any of
its obligations under this Contract; unless: such failure or refusal is caused by a Force
Majeure event or is otherwise excused under this Contract; such failure or refusal is
permitted by agreement; or, such failure or refusal is warranted by the CONTRACTOR's breach
under Article 10.2.

Article 10.2 CONTRACTOR Breach. Each of the following shall constitute a Breach of Contract
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on the part ofthe CONTRACTOR:
A)

A material failure to keep, observe, perform, meet, or comply with any covenant,
agreement, term, or provision of this Contract to be kept, observed, met, performed, or
complied with by the CONTRACTOR hereunder, which such failure continues for a period of
twenty (20) days, or such longer time as may be granted pursuant to Article lOA, after the
CONTRACTOR has received written notice thereof; unless: such failure or refusal is caused by
a Force Majeure event or is otherwise excused under this Contract; such failure is pennitted
by agreement; or, such failure is warranted by the BUREAU's breach under Article 10.1.

B)

A material failure to meet or comply with any court order, ACA Standards, or federal or
state requirement of law, which such failure continues for a period of twenty (20)
days after the CONTRACTOR has received written notice thereof;

C)

A failure to maintain ACA accreditation in accordance with Article 5.9;

D)

The CONTRACTOR shall (i) admit in writing its inability to pay its debts; (ii) make a
general assignment for the benefit of creditors; (iii) suffer a decree or order appointing a receiver
or trustee for all or substantially all of its property to be entered and, if entered without its
consent, not to be stayed or discharged within sixty (60) days; (iv) suffer proceedings
under any law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency. or the reorganization or relief of
debtors to be instituted by or against it and, if contested by it, not to be dismissed or stayed
within sixty (60) days; or (v) suffer any judgment, writ of attachment or "execution, or any
similar process to be issued or levied against a substantial part of its property which is not
released, stayed, bonded, or vacated within sixty (60) days after issue or levy; or

E)

Any other action by the CONTRACTOR which would be considered a breach of this
Contract at common law.

Article 10.3 Notice of Breach. Except for the BUREAU's obligations to make payments to the
CONTRACTOR (for which notice of non-payment shall not be required) and the CONTRACTOR's
obligation to refrain from false statements or misrepresentations (breach ofwmch notice and opportunity
to cure shall not be required, provided such false statements or misrepresentations are material and
intentional), no breach of this Contract on the part of either party shall constitute an Event of Default and
no action with regard to same may be instituted unless and until the party asserting a breach specifies, in
writing, to the party against whom the breach is asserted, that a breach or breaches exist(s), which,
unless corrected or cured within a time period specified in the notice, will constitute a material
breach of the Contract on the part of the party agai.nst which a breach is asselied.
Article 10.4 Time to Cure. In the event of a Breach of Contract of the type specified in Article 10.2
(A) or (B) occurs and the CONTRACTOR reasonably believes that such Breach of Contract cannot be
cured within the twenty (20) days allowed to cure such Breach of Contract in Aliicle 10.2 (A) or (B), as
the case may be, and that such Breach of Contract can be cured, through a diligent, on-going, and
conscientious effort on the part of the CONTRACTOR, within a reasonable period not to exceed a
total of forty-five (45) days, unless extended by the BUREAU, then the CONTRACTOR may, within
the twenty (20) day cure period, submit a plan for curing the Breach of Contract to the BUREAU
Chief. Such plan shall show in detail by what means the CONTRACTOR proposes to cure the Breach
of Contract. Upon receipt of any such plan for curing a Breach of Contract, the BUREAU shall
promptly review such plan and, at its discretion, may allow, or disallow, the CONTRACTOR to
pursue such plan for curing the Breach of Contract.

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Article 10.5 Remedy of the BUREAU. Upon the occurrence of a Breach of Contract by the
CONTRACTOR, and, where practicable, upon satisfaction of the requirements of Article 10.3 and lOA,
the BUREAU Chief shall have the right to pursue any remedy it may have at law or in equity,
including, but not limited to, (i) reducing its claim to a judgment and seeking all damages for such
breach; (ii) taking action to cure the Breach of Contract, in which case the BUREAU Chief may offset
against any payments owed to the CONTRACTOR all reasonable costs incurred by the BUREAU in
connection with its efforts to cure such Breach of Contract; (iii) in the event the CONTRACTOR is
not terminated, assessment of liquidated damages as set forth in Article 10.11; (iv) use the
performance bond to collect damages in accordance with the breach incurred, which may not be the
full amount of the performance bond, and (v) termination and removal of the CONTRACTOR as the
operator of the Facility and the offsetting against any payments owed to the CONTRACTOR by
the BUREAU of all reasonable costs incurred by the BUREAU to cure the Breach of Contract,
including attorneys' fee. In the event of a termination of this Contract due to a Breach of Contract
under Article 10.2, the BUREAU shall have no further obligations to the CONTRACTOR after the
CONTRACTOR's removal; the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with Articles 10.9 and 12.6 with
respect to the transition to new management. In the event of any remedy pursuant to this Article
10.5, the CONTRACTOR shall have the right to appeal to the BUREAU, and during any such
appeal, the remedies pursuant to this paragraph shall be tolled.
Article 10.6 Remedy of the CONTRACTOR. Upon a Breach of Contract by the BUREAU, the
CONTRACTOR's sole remedy shall be to terminate this Contract. Upon such termination, the
CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to receive from the BUREAU payment for all services
satisfactorily furnished under this Contract up to and including the date oftermination.
Article 10.7 Force Majeure. The failure of performance of any of the terms and conditions of this
Contract by either party due to Force Majeure shall not constitute a Breach of Contract or an Event of
Default under this Contract.
Article 10.8 Termination for Non-Appropriation. The payment of compensation hereunder by the
BUREAU is contingent upon the availability of funds legislatively appropriated to pay such
compensation. In the event funds for compensation pursuant to the Contract become unavailable due to
non-appropriation, the BUREAU shall have the right to terminate this Contract without penalty.
Article 10.9 Contract Termination and Control of a Correctional FaciIitv by the DC. A detailed
plan must be provided by the CONTRACTOR under which the DC will assume control of the
Facility upon termination of the Contract. The BUREAU may terminate the Contract with cause,
once written notice of material deficiencies is provided and twenty (20) days cure period has run, if
required, in order to correct the material deficiencies. If any event occurs that involves the
noncompliance with or violation of Contract terms and that presents a serious threat to the safety,
health, or security of inmates, employees, or the public, the BUREAU shall request that the DC
temporarily assume control of the Facility. A plan must also be provided by the CONTRACTOR
for the purchase and assumption of operations of the Facility by the DC in the event of
bankruptcy 01' the financial insolvency of the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR must
provide an emergency plan to address inmate disturbances, employee work stoppages, strikes, or
other serious events in accordance with the ACA Standards.
Article 10.10 Termination for Convenience. The BUREAU may terminate this Contract for
convenience by giving the CONTRACTOR written notice ninety (90) days prior to the termination
effective date.
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Article 10.11 Liquidated Damages. The CONTRACTOR, in the event of breach or default, shall pay to
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the BUREAU, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages, in the following corresponding amounts, per
day:
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Service Area I:

Security and control, ACA Accreditation, Health Services, Use of Force,
Escapes, On-site Contract Managering.
Vendor Breach
Failure to Provide Services.
Failure to Document
Failure to Report
Failure to Comply with Other
Applicable Requirements

Service Area 2:

$2,500
$750
$1,000
$1,000

Operating Standards, Transportation, Maintenance, Repairs and Replacements,
Inmate Work, Academic & Vocational Training, Sentence Computation Data,
Classification and Case Management, Commissary, PolicieslProcedureslPost
Orders, Inmate Management Fund/Bank Accounts.
Vendor Breach
Failure to Provide Services
Failure to Document
Failure to Report
Failure to Comply with Other
Applicable Requirements

Service Area 4:

$1,500

Sanitation and Hygiene, FOod Service, Mail, Religion, Access to Court, Inmate
Discipline, Grievance, Visitation, Records and Reports, Employee Qualifications
and Training.
Vendor Breach
Failure to Provide Services
Failure to Document
Failure to Report
Failure to Comply with Other
Applicable Requirements

Service Area 3:

$5,000
$1,000
$2,500

$2,500
$750
$1,000
$1,000

Laundry and Inmate Clothing, Telecommunications, SupplieslPerishables,
Recreation .
Vendor Breach
Failure to Provide Services
Failure to Document
Failure to Renort
Failure to Comply with Other
Applicable Requirements

$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,000

Assessment of Liquidated Damages shall not constitute a waiver of the BUREAU's right to terminate the
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Contract for cause and seek any other damages or remedies allowed by law.
ARTICLE ELEVEN
ON-SITE CONTRACT MANAGER
Article 11.1 On-site Contract Manager. The On-site Contract Manager will be designated by the
BUREAU. The On-site Contract Manager will be the official liaison between the BUREAU and the
CONTRACTOR on all on-site matters pertaining to the operation and management services of the
Facility. All official communications shall take place between the On-site Contract Manager and the
CONTRACTOR, unless the BUREAU directs otherwise. All other communication between the
BUREAU's employees and the CONTRACTOR shall be managed according to policies adopted by both
parties.
Article 11.2 The On-site 'Contract Manager's Use of Facility Space. The CONTRACTOR shall make
work space available at the Facility to the On-site Contract Manager. The On-site Contract Manager's
work space must be approved by the BUREAU Chief
Article 11.3 Self-Monitoring. The CONTRACTOR shall continually conduct self-monitoring, utilizing a
comprehensive self-monitoring plan providing for both Facility-level self monitoring and corporate-level
Self-Monitoring. The CONTRACTOR shall designate an employee as the staff member responsible for
continuous self-monitoring of the Facility. The CONTRACTOR shall provide access to all selfmonitoring to the On-site Contract Manager.
ARTICLE TWELVE
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Article 12.1 Non-Discrimination. The CONTRACTOR shall, in the perfonnance of this Contract, strive
to achieve the goals for minority participation set forth in this section. As used in this Contract, the .
terms "Certified Minority Business Enterprises" and IMBE(s)" mean only those minority business
enterprises as defmed in Section 288.703(2), Florida Statutes, which possess a current certification
issued by DMS' Offic y of Supplier Diversity. The CONTRACTOR will be required to provide the
On-site Contract Manager with a semi-annual report concerning minority participation.
Article 12.2 Operational Plan Requirements. As a condition precedent to commencement of
services hereunder and, prior to the Services Commencement Date, the CONTRACTOR shall provide
the BUREAU, for the BUREAU's written approval, an Operational Plan that covers the full range of
Facility operations, including, but not limited to, the following:
A policy and operations manual which shall cover:
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All aspects of Facility operations.
Procedures that will be utilized to facilitate monitoring of the Facility by the operator's
Authorized Representative or the Authorized Representative's designees on an annual basis.
Continuous self-monitoring by Facility staff.
Procedures for assumption of operations by the BUREAU in the event of the
CONTRACTOR's bankruptcy or inability to perfonn its duties hereunder.
An emergency procedures/security manual for confidential use by staff supervisors
employed by operator.
Post orders for all Facility security staffpositions.
Job descriptions for each position, including salary range, education and experience

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requirements, descriptions ofjob duties, and full-time or part-time designation.
The CONTRACTOR shall notify the BUREAU in writing of desired changes in, or additions to, the
Operational Plan with regard to the CONTRACTOR's policies and procedures, emergency
procedures/security manual, post orders, and job descriptions. No such changes shall be
implemented prior to the CONTRACTOR's receipt of written approval from the BUREAU Chief. The
BUREAU Chief shall respond to a request for changes within thirty (30) days. A material breach of
the Operational Plan shall be regarded as a Breach of this Contract.
Article 12.3 Location of Performance.
No work or services incumbent upon the CONTRACTOR may be conducted, contracted for, or otherwise
perfonned outside the physical jurisdiction of the State ofFlorida without prior express written approval
by the BUREAU. The CONTRACTOR may submit a written request to the BUREAU for an exception
to this prohibition, which shall be approved or denied on a case-by-case basis at the BUREAU's sole
discretion.
Article 12.4 Books and Records. The CONTRACTOR shall keep at the Facility proper and complete
books, records, and accounts with respect to the Facility and all subcontractors thereof, and shall pelmit
the On-site Contract Manager and the BUREAU or its designees to inspect the same at all reasonable
times, and to make and take away copies thereof, pursuant to Article 5.44.
Article 12.5 Maintenance of Corporate Existence and Business. The CONTRACTOR shall at all
times maintain its corporate existence and authority to transact business and good standing in its
jurisdiction of incorporation and the State of Florida. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain all
licenses, permits, and franchises necessary for its businesses where the failure to so maintain might
have a material adverse effect on the CONTRACTOR's ability to perform its obligations under
this Contract.
Article 12.6 Transition. Upon the telmination of this Contract, the CONTRACTOR agrees to work
with the BUREAU, the DC, and/or DC management supervision, in accordance' with Article 10.9, for a
period of ninety (90) days to ensure an orderly and efficient transition from the CONTRACTOR's
management to the BUREAU and/or the DC management (or management by a third party) of the
Facility. During this transaction period, the CONTRACTOR will transfer all necessary records, files
and documents for the operation of the Facility, including, but not limited to, iTImate records,
maintenance records, and personnel files.
Article 12.7 Taxes, Liens. and Assessments. The CONTRACTOR shall: (i) pay, or make provision
for payment of, all lawful taxes and assessments levied or assessed by the federal, state or any local
government on the Facility or any machinery, equipment or other property installed or located on the
Facility by the CONTRACTOR therein or thereon, or upon the Florida Correctional Finance
Corporation with respect to the Facility or any part thereof, including any taxes levied upon or with
respect to the income or revenues of the Florida Correctional Finance Corporation from the
Facility, or upon any payments pursuant to the Lease/Purchase Agreement; (ii) not create or suffer to
be created any lien or charge upon the Facility or any part thereof; (iii) payor calise to be discharged
or make adequate provision to satisfy and discharge, within sixty (60) days after the same shall
come into force, any lien or charge upon the Facility or any part thereof and all lawful claims or
demand for labor, materials, supplies or other charges which, if unpaid, might be or become a lieil
upon the Facility or any part thereof, except pelmitted encumbrances, as defined in the Lease/Purchase
Agreement with respect to the Facility entered into by and between the BUREAU and the Florida
Correctional Finance Corporation; and (iv) pay all utility charges, including "service charges",
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incurred or imposed with respect to the Facility.
The parties hereto acknowledge that the housing of state prisoners is a governmental function,
albeit a function that can be contracted for with a private business. In addition, the parties hereto
acknowledge that the use of a lease purchase agreement utilizing tax-exempt financing for the
construction of the Facility does not alter the nature of the use of the Facility. To that end, in the
event that a local jurisdiction attempts to assess ad valorem taxes on the Facility, the
CONTRACTOR agrees to provide any necessary assistance, support, and expenditure of legal
resources (including a pro rata share of all attorneys' fees and costs) in order to support any
efforts by the State to defend the sovereign immunity from such taxation enjoyed by the Facility
as State property, pursuant to First Union National Bank of Florida v. Ford, 636 So.2d 523 (Fla. 5th
DCA 1993). DMS will pay 50% of all such attorneys' fees and costs. The CONTRACTOR's pro
rata share of the remaining 50% of attorneys' fees and costs will be based on the proportion of
private prison facilities the CONTRACTOR operates under contract with DMS to all private prison
facilities under contract with DMS.
In the event that either a judicial determination or a State legislative mandate explicitly subjects
the Facility to ad valorem taxation or requires payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT), the amount of any
such annual ad valorem tax or PILOT payment shall be deducted on a pro-rated monthly basis from
the CONTRACTOR's monthly compensation.
Article 12.8 Copies of Documents. Prior to the execution of this Contract and on an on-going basis,
the CONTRACTOR shall timely provide to the BUREAU copies of the following documents:
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All original and renewed insurance certificates clearly indicating compliance with Article

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Tax receipts or other appropriate documentation indicating the CONTRACTOR's payments to the
taxing authorities to indicate compliance with Article 12.7.

8.3.

Article 12.9 Reimbursable Expenses. In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to comply with·
Articles 12.4 and 12.8, the CONTRACTOR shall pay actual expenses for the BUREAU to employ an
agent or for a BUREAU employee to visit the offices of the CONTRACTOR or the
CONTRACTOR's parent corporation to make and take away copies of the documents necessary to
comply with Articles 12.4 and 12.8.
Article 12.10 Invaliditv and Severability. In the event that any provision of this Contract shall be
held to be invalid, such provision shall be null and void. The validity of the remaining provisions of
the Contract shall not in any way be affected thereby.
Article 12.11 Counterparts. This Contract maybe executed in multiple counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original and all of which shall constitute one contract, notwithstanding
. that all parties are not signatories to the original or the same counterpart, or that signature pages from
different counterparts are combined, and the signature of any party to any counterpart shall be deemed
to be a signature too and may be appended to any other counterpart.
Article 12.12 Interpretation. The headings contained in this Contract are for reference purposes
only and sha11 not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Contract.
Article 12.13 Terminology and Definitions. All personal pronouns used in this Contract, whether
used in the masculine, feminine, or gender-neutral, shall include all other genders; the singular shall
include the plural; and the plural shall include the singular.
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Article. 12.14 Venue. The Contract shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of Florida, and
Leon County Circuit Court shall be the venue in the event any action is filed on the Contract.
Article 12.15 Amendments. This Contract shall not be altered, changed, or amended except by
instrument in writing executed by the parties hereto.
Article 12.16 Third Party Rights. The provisions of this Contract are for the sole benefit of the
parties hereto and shall not be construed as conferring any rights on any other person.
Article 12.17 Binding Nature.· This Contract shall not be binding upon the parties until it is
approved and executed by both parties.
Article 12.18 Interpretation. This Contract shall not be interpreted or construed against the drafting
party.
Article 12.19 Prohibition Against Assignment. The BUREAU has entered into this Contract with
the CONTRACTOR based on, among other considerations, its assessment of the qualifications and
experience of the CONTRACTOR, the management talent of key employees of the
CONTRACTOR, and the organizational structure the CONTRACTOR has caused to be created.
Consequently, there shall be no assignment or transfer of the interest of the CONTRACTOR, whether in
whole or in part, absent the prior written consent of the BUREAU. Further, the CONTRACTOR shall
notify the BUREAU in writing as soon as is practical following (a) a merger with or an acquisition
by any corporation, partnership,person, or other entity; (b) the acquisition by or purchase of more
than ten, percent (10%) of the outstanding shares of the CONTRACTOR by any corporation,
partnership, person, or other entity; and (c) a change in the senior management of the
CONTRACTOR, senior management including its President, Chief Executive Officer, and the
membership of its Board of Directors. If, in the reasonable judgment of the BUREAU, any such
event is determined to be likely to have a material and adverse effect on the ability of the
CONTRACTOR to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions of this Contract, the
BUREAU reserves the right to terminate the Contract without liability or penalty to the BUREAU.
Article 12.20 Access to Records. The BUREAU may unilaterally cancel,this Contract for refusal by the
CONTRACTOR to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material originated or
received by the CONTRACTOR in conjunction with the Contract, subject to the provisions of Section 119,
, Florida Statutes.
Article 12.21 Notices. All notices shall be sent cettified mail; retul11 receipt requested to:
BUREAU:

Bureau Chief
Bureau of Private Prison Monitoring
Florida Department ofManagement Services
4050 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950

CONTRACTOR:

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, in order to be legally bound, the parties have caused their authorized
representative to execute this Contract, executed and effective as of the last date indicated below.

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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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Exhibit 1
Education Programs in compliance with the ACA Standards shall be as follows (based on current
capacity of 1,520):
a.
b.
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d.
e.

"Participating" shall mean "the inmate is actively attending specified program"
Behavioral Program: minimum of228 (15%) part-time participating per day
Academic Program: minimum of380 (25%) part-time participating per day
Vocational Program: minimum of 152 (10%) part-time participating per day
Substance Abuse Program: ,minimum of380 (25%) part-time participating per day
(Note: The facility must report part-time assignments, but if the program requires fulltime assignment, the facility must convert full-time to part-time.)

At all times during the course of the contract, Contractor agrees to maintain inmate participation
in behavioral, academic, vocational, and substance abuse programs at the Facility at the
participation percentage levels identified above.
For example, assume a correctional facility currently has a maximum occupancy of 1,000
imnates and currently 200 inmates per day, Monday through Friday, barring recognized holidays,
are enrolled in and p8l;iicipate in programs offered by the Contractor. The facility undergoes an
expansion that results in the facility having a maximum occupancy of 1,200 imnates. Under the
Contract provision, the Contractor would now have to maintain imnate enrollment and
participation in such programs at 240 inmates per day, Monday though Friday, barring
recognized holidays.
If inmates in the facility cannot participate iIi the programs identified in this section because they
are not eligible, do not participate in such programs because they refuse to participate or do not
.complete the programs for which they are enrolled and have participated in, the Contractor shall
provide this infonnation to the On-Site Contract Monitor for inclusion in the Security and
Institutional Operations Report C'Report") submitted monthly by the On-Site Contract Manager
to the BUREAU. With regard to imnate enrollment, participation, and completion in the
programs at issue and the need to accurately account for inmate participation and completion in
these programs, the Report will account for inmate program participation and completion and
shall at a minimum provide infonmition that includes the imnate's name, the imnate's DC
Number, and a description of the ineligibility of the imnate to participate in or the inability to
complete the program(s) or the facts surrounding the inmate's refusal to participate. Further, it is
understood that imnates who are enrolled in and are actively attending a program may have
occasional absences due to legitimate reasons including, but not limited to, health reasons, court
appearances, recognized holidays, etc. Such absences shall be noted in the Report.
The infonnation provided by the Contractor to the On-Site Contract Manager regarding imnate
participation in and completion of these programs shall be provided in sufficient detail to enable
the BUREAU to appropriately audit and monitor the Contractor's compliance with this provision.

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Inmate eligibility to participate in such programs shall ultimately be determined by criteria
established by DC.
Contractor (CCA) Program Plan
a.

Behavioral Programs:

Release Preparation or Pre-Release
This class emphasizes resources in the community to aid in transition. By providing prerelease and other transitional education programs, CCA equips inmates with the skills of
living and independence.
GCF plans to continue the current practice of accommodating a quarterly presentation by
a representative from the Gadsden County Office of the Florida Work-Force Center at the
facility pre-release class. Topics include job applications, resumes, work aptitude
counseling, rehabilitation training, and transition services available.

Transition Skills
Unless exempted by DC, all inmates complete the 100-hour transition skills program or a
comparably approved program as reflected in F.S. 944.7065. This program is designed to
prepare inmates for release with the needed skills and knowledge to be successful in
transitioning back to the community. The program is divided into the following modules:
• Values clarification, living as a law abiding citizen;
• Goal setting and achieving;
• Problem so~ving and decision making;
• Social situations and emotional control;
• Job hunting and pre-employment skills;
• Keeping ajob;
• Money management;
• Living a healthy life-style;
• Sexual responsibility and parenting skills;
• Domestic violence and family issues;
• Special needs issues;
• C.ontinuing education issues; and
• Community re-entry supports.

Parenting Program

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eCA realizes there is a high incidence of incarcerated women Who have children. Many
of the women leaving incarceration will be faced with the prospect of having to provide
for a family or have the desire to regain custody of children who may be in state custody
or the custody of another family member. Without opportunity to leaIn and practice new
skills their chances of success are limited. eCA is steadfast in its belief that learning
better parenting skills is essential to the imnate and, in its goal of reducing multigenerational incarceration, to the families of the imnate. This parenting class is open to
. all inmates who have children. It is CCA's goal to assist the imnate-mother in
developing a bett~r understanding of parenting and to develop 'skills needed to become a

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more involved and supportive mother to her child, even though she is incarcerated.
Program topics include the following:
• Self-Esteem;
• Parenting Styles;
• Parental Roles;
• Communication Skills;
• Discipline Skills;
• Family Diversity;
• Literacy and Study Skills; and
• Health and Safety Issues.
Intervention
Each inmate is assessed upon arrival at GCF to determine the need for intervention.
Criteria for the Intervention Program includes:
• A history of substance abuse or criminal recidivism;
• Intellectual functioning at a level that allows the inmate to evidenc~ therapeutic gains
from exposure to the program;
• Referral to the program by the Classification team; and
• A willingness on the part ofthe inmate to work on treatment goals.

Program specifics consist of group sessions with discussion, presentations, an&'topics
such as: 111'11 Quit Tomorrow,1I Addiction Process/Behavioral Process; Framework for
Breaking Barriers; Lifestyles and Values; COlmnitment to Change; Resistance and
Recovery; Circle of Recovery; and Relapse, Recidivism, and Recovery.
Cognitive Skills
The cognitive skills component is based on a model of crime prevention, offender
habilitation, and rehabilitation. The major focus of the cognitive Inodel is on
fundanlental behavior and attitudes such as how the inmate thinks, views her world,
understands people, what she values, how she reasons, and how she attempts to solve
problems. The program is designed to teach imnates to recognize their anti-social
behavior and replace it with pro-social behavior derived from responsible approaches to
problem solving. Regardless of the student's ability to excel academically, without these
skills, it is likelythey will resume their anti-social behavior and criminality when they are
released back into the community.

Obj ectives of the cognitive skills program include acquisition of social competencies and
responsibilities such as:
• Thinking skills, problem solving, and decision making;
• Strategies for recognizing and analyzing problems and developing non-criminal
solutions;
• Strategies for thinking logically and objectively without over-generalizing, distorting
facts, or externalizing blame;
• Calculating the consequences ofbehavior;
• Learning to stop and think before acting;

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Transcending an egocentric view of the world and beginning to comprehend and
consider the thoughts and feelings of other people;
• Improving interpersonal skills;
• Developing coping strategies that can serve as the basis of effective alternatives to
anti-social or criminal behavior;
• Viewing frustrations as problem solving tasks rather than personal threats; and
• Developing self-regulatory strategies so that pro-social behavior is not dependent on
external controls.

Life Skills
The objectives ofthe Life Skills component include:
• Education concerning the prevention, intervention and treatment of substance abuse;
• Personal health and fitness with a focus on wellness and prevention;
• Nutrition;
• Stress management;
• Non-violent alternatives to anger and aggression;
• Setting goals;
• Time management;
• Career development (goal setting, planning, education, job search, resumes,
interviews);
• Housing (transitional housing, apartments, family housing, utilities, etc.);
• Money management and consumer education; and
• The importance of community service and community building.
Faith-Based Program!
GCF has iInplemented a 72-bed faith-based donnitory following the Institute in Basic
Life Principles Program (IBLP). The IBLP provides seminars, materials and outreach
programs for families, churches, civic organizations, as well as prison ministries. CCA's
IBLP faith-based residential curriculum consists of approximately 750 hours of
progrmmning. Topics include:
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• Principles of design, authority, responsibility, ownership, freedom and success;
• Fmnily;
• Anger resolution;
• COlmnands of Christ;
• Fillmlcial freedom;
• Bible study;
• Wisdom search; and
• Character qualities.

J The Faith-Based Program is currently approved for funding through the IWTF. Should circumstances'mise that would result ill this program
being disapproved for IWTF funding at a later date, CCA reserves the tight to implement altemative programming to meet the program
participation percentage requirement.

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Academic Programs
Mandatory Literacy
GCF provides instruction to inmates who already have a high school diploma or QED but scored
below the 6th grade level (F.S. 944.801) on the TABE.
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Adult Basic Education 1 (Foundation Literacy: Grade Levels

O~3.9)

These courses meet the educational needs of students at the lowest functioning academic
level. Students in these classes develop the academic skills that are essential for free
world survival. Besides fundamental pre-GED skill building, students learn functional
techniques such as writing and proper enunciation, completing job applications,
participating in social and political processes and organization.
Adult Basic Education 2 (Literacy: Grade Levels 4.0-5.9)

These courses meet the educational needs of low-intermediate~levelstudents who face
considerable challenges in mathematics and reading development. In addition to
important pre-GED activities, students in these classes further strengthen essential
survival skills such as those described above.
Adult Basic Education 3 (pre-GED: Grade Levels 6.0-7.4)

These courses prepare students for pursuit of the equivalency diploma. Students at this
level lack fundamental secondary-level skills, hindering them in their pursuit of the, GED.
Courses also teach essential communication skills, workplace mathematics and related
topics designed to enhance student skills.
Adult Basic Education 4 (GED: Grade Levels 7.5 and above)

These courses prepare students to take the GED and eam equivalency diplomas. Students
at this level focus solely on GED preparation and prevocational or postsecondary
preparatory topics. Students learn skills used in applying to colleges and vocational
technical schools, as well as essential job seeldng and career selection techniques.
GED Testing

At present, Gadsden Correctional Facility is a certified GED testing site. The Facility
typically administers the GED exam during several group testing sessions during the
year. Students who do not pass all parts or who are lacking enough points to pass the test
are re-tested after additional instruction to remedy their educational deficiencies.
Distance Learning
The use of distance learning technology extends the reach of education fundanlentals to
. every comer of an institution with innovation. CCA has made distance learning available
at GOF through the Corrections Learning Network (CLN)of Spokane, Washington.
.CLN is a distance learning initiative, administered by Educational Service District (ESD)
101, operator of the STEP Star Network and funded through the U.S. Department of
Education, providing interactive instructional programming for the nation's correctional
. facilities.
Since 1986, ESD 101 has been producing live, interactive, satellite broadcast classes for
Kindergarten through grade 12. In January, 1997, ESD 101 began dissemination of adult

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and alternative education courses and in 1999 was awarded a grant from the U.S.
Department of Education to develop and distribute instruction to corre.ctional facilities
(information provided by Corrections Learning Network, 2001).
Adult education, GED, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and literacy
education content already available on the network includes GED reading, GED writing,
GED math, OED science, GED social studies, Everyday Mathematics, ESOL Driver's
Education, and Literacy Peer Tutor Training. The network also provides extensive staff
development programs for educators including special education for the correctional
educator and site facilitator training.

Postsecondary Programs
CCA's postsecondary programs provide college level training, correspondence, college
credit by examination and, where possible, live instruction. Participants must hold a high
school diploma or an equivalency diploma to enroll. Course offerings are selected based
on inmates' appropriateness of skills taught to high demand areas of employment. GCF
has previously used the following Recognized Educational Service Providers (RESP) to
deliver postsecondary programs:
• University ofFlorida, Gainesville, Florida;
• Education Direct, Scranton, Pennsylvania;
• Blackstone Career Institute, Emmaus, Pennsylvania;
• Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana;
• Daytona Beach Community College, Florida; and
• Ohio University, Lifelong Learning, College Program for the Incarcerated, Athens,
Ohio.
These and/or other colleges and universities will continue to provide access to a variety
of postsecondary programs at GCF.
CCA is also authorized to offer the DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST). DSSTs
provide an opportunity for students to obtain college credit for what they have learned in
non-traditional ways. The DSST Program is used by adult education programs, the
United States Department of Defense, and two and four-year colleges throughout Florida
and elsewhere.
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Vocational Programs:
Building Construction Technology
In addition to wage and job outlook, CCA seeks to provide vocational training for female
offenders that will support the advancement of women in industries that have typically
been dominated by men. The Building Construction Teclmology course is designed to
provide students with traimng in a wide variety of building trades including skills from:
plumbing; electrical; carpentry; and others. The following skills are addressed during the
course curriculum:
• Planning in the building construction industry;
• Management in the building construction industry;
• Finance in the building construction industry;

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Labor issues in the building construction industry;
Health and safety issues in the building construction industry;
Skills necessary in the building construction industry.

Students ill this course will have the opportunity to develop competencies essential to the
building construction industry. The course cluster includes the occupational completion
points ofBuilding Construction Helper and Building Constructi9n Technician.
Cosmetology and Nails Specialty
The original Nail Care Technician program will be expanded to encompass the broader
field of Cosmetology, of which Nail Care is often a subspecialty service. This additional
competency would increase both the wage earning potential and number of employment
opportunities available to facility inmates upon release. The Cosmetology program will
provide training in the following areas:
• Shampoolhair conditioners and scalp treatments;
• Awareness of diseases and disorders;
• Chemical compositions and reactions of shampoos, conditioners, and rinses with
water and each other;
• Understanding of electrical current~ transfer of energy and how it affects the skin;
• Application of shampoo, manipulations and rinsing;
• Hair shaping (cutting);
• Spheres and dimensional shapes using visualization;
• Ways in which geometric shapes can be combined, subdivided and changed in
perfonning haircuts on a manikin or client;
• Factors that influence the determination of strategies necessary to meet individual
client needs;
• Hairstyles;
• Factors that influence the detenuination of strategies necessary to meet individual
client needs;
.• Hairpieces, wigs and hair attachments;
• Pennanent waving/reconstruction andcurll chemical relaxing;
• Understanding the way chemicals affect the hair shaft and skin;
• Applying temporary/semi-pennanent and permanent colorlbleach and specialty color
techniques; and
• Describing, measuring and predicting chemical reactions.

Possessing the cumulat~ve skills of this program will offer significantly increased
employment and wage-earning potential. As stated above, these skills will accumulate on
top of the skills needed to become a Nail Care Technician. Those skills include:
practicing of perfonning manicures, pedicures, applying artificial nails/nail wraps, and
identifying the proper procedure and application of chemicals in the nail repair and
beautification process.
Personal Computer Support Services and Repair
The Personal Computer Support Services (PCSS) program leads students to the
occupational completion point of a Computer Support Specialist. Students in this

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program build skills necessary for employment as Infonnation Technology Assistant;
Help Desk Support Assistant; Help Desk Specialist (Help Desk Technician); and Help
Desk Analyst.
The content of this program includes software applications and operating systems
including the. use of advanced software/system features and programs; electronic
communication via the Internet; Web page components; computer networking and
network administration; the interrelationships among major components of networks;
hardware and software selection and installation; integration techniques to enhance
projects; and preventative hardware maintenance. Additionally, the course will equip
students with the sldlls necessary to diagnose and refurbish computers and basic
computer repair.
This program focuses on broad, transferable sldlls and stresses understanding and
demonstration of elements of the PC support services industry. Students in this course
will master the following objectives:
• Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of infonnation systems to accomplish
job objectives and enhance workplace perfonnance.
• Compare and contrast the software applications used in a PC/software support
services environment.
• Interpret error messages properly.
• Instail operating system software.
• Install application software.
• Apply basic lUles for hardware safety.
• Perfonn word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, desktop publishing,
and accounting activities with software cOlmnonly used in business.
• Participate in work-based learning experiences in a PC/software support services
environment.
In order to ensure that students are prepared to service computers, CCA will incorporate a
, computer repair component to the existing PC Support Services course. Students will be
exposed to the sldlls necessary to competently install, build, configure, upgrade,
troubleshoot and repair personal computer hardware' and operating systems, including
troubleshooting basic network and Intemet cOllilectivity.

Environmental Horticulture Sciences and Services/ Landscape Operations
This program is designed to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the
horticulture and landscape industries. This curriculum focuses on broad, transferable
sldlls and stresses understanding and demonstration of elements of the horticulture
industry. Classroom, shop, and plant nursery/land laboratory activities are an integral
part of this program including the general maintenance and safe use of all instructional
resources. The curriculum also incorporates methods to improve students' personal
qualities and high-order thinking skills. InstructiOllal strategies for this program include
methods that require students to:
• Identify, organize, and use resources appropriately;
• Work with each other cooperatively and productively;

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Acquire and use infonnation;
Understand social, organizational, and technological systems; and
Work with a variety of tools and equipment.

Additionally, this course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of:
• Career opportunities;
• Global importance of agriculture;
• Plant classification;
• Propagation;
• Growing media;
• Nutritional needs;
• Fertilization;
• Irrigation;
• Pest identification;
• Pest control,
• Pruning;
• Plant installation;
• Transplanting;
• Maintaining landscape
• Safe hand-tool use; and
• Employability skills.
Students in this cluster have the opportunity to complete the following OCPs:
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers; First-Line Supervisors/Managers of
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers; Nursery Workers; and
Nursery and Greenhouse Managers.
Auto CAD (Architectural Drafting)
The implementation of ail Auto CAD program is designed to allow participants to
develop specialized skills that will translate into greater employability in the job market.
Students in this· cluster have the opportunity to complete occupational completion points
(OCP) in the following areas: Blueprint Reader, Drafting Assistant, Architectural
Detailer, CAD Drafter, and Drafter Architectural.

Skills addressed will include the following:
• Basic drafting skills;
• Ability to prepare multi-view, sectional, and auxiliary drawings;
• Ability to prepare basic architectural drawings;
• Demonstrate basic science as applied to drafting;
• Prepare basic building utility drawings;
• Prepare advanced computer aided drawings;
• Measure tolerance (s) on horizontal and vertical surfaces;
• Demonstrate employability skills;
• Prepare isometric and oblique drawings;
• Interpret catalogs, specifications, technical tables, codes and ordinances;
• Prepare floor plan drawings, with dimensions; .

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Prepare foundation plan and detail drawings;
Prepare roof plans; and
Produce civil drawings.

Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts

The implementation of a restaurant marketing program will allow participants to develop
skills that will elevate them above other new entrants to the food services job market.
Skills addressed will include the following:
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Food preparation and serving;
Food identification;
Food storage;
Selection and presentation of a wide vanety of foods;
Communication;
Leadership;
Human relations;
Employability skins;
Safe efficient work practices; and
Entrepreneurship.

Students in this program will have the opportunity to master the cornpetencies necessary
to be recognized in the following areas: Steward, General Housekeeping Skills; Salad
Person Preparation; Utility Cook; Breakfast Cook; Line Cook; and Pastry Cook. In
addition,students enrolled in the Culinary Arts and Restaurant Marketing courses will
receive preparation for Florida Restaurant Association's SafeStaff® Employee
Foodhandler Training. It is anticipated that students will be able to sit for the test while
housed at GCF. The SafeStaff® Foodhandler Training Program is the contracted
program of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and
contains the following six mandated key principles:
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Ensuring proper personal hygiene;
Preventing cross-contamination;
Controlling time and temperature when handling food;
Proper'cleaning and sanitizing;
The causes and effects of major food borne illnesses; and
Ensuring.proper vennin control.

Supplemental Programs for Vocational Participants: Workplace Readiness Skills,

Vocational Employability, Rational Thinking and Living with Others. Further, a fullassist the imnates with their employment plan in
time Workforce Counselor
preparation for release.

will

Workplace Readiness Skills: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for the
workplace. This program strives to inspire and motivate students to become productive,
self-sufficient members of society. It provides:

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1. Career assessment designed to assist persons with special needs in identifying
vocational interests, temperament, aptitudes and learning styles.
2. Workplace readiness skills, which include, but are not limited to interview
techniques, resume writing, workplace behaviors, job acquisition, and job
retention.
3. Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) competency
training.
Vocational Employability: The purpose of this program is to provide adult offenders with
occupational skills through employment-related instruction and concurrent, on-the-job
training, supervised by the employer and teacher/coordinator.

Employment-related instruction is in-school instruction that develops competencies
directly related to the occupation in which the student is employed. Emphasis is placed
on developing appropriate work habit attitudes as indicated below:
• Punctuality;
• Attendance;
• Obedience;
• Positive attitude;
• Initiative;
• Responsibility; and
• Personal appearance.
The Rational Thinking study journal gives participants an opportunity to recognize how
thoughts control feelings and behaviors; shows them how to identify common errors in
thinking that occur in daily self-talk; and explores avenues inmates can use to improve
their thinking style. It also offers a tool to perform a rational self-analysis (RSA); stresses
practicing new thinking strategies; and teaches how to handle issues that occur when
changing habits. Additionally, it outlines methods to understand how habits are fOlIDed
and the difference between education and re-education.
The Living with Others study journal explores the .component of healthy and unhealthy
relationships and teaches proven ways to communicate effectively with others. It
addresses recognition of personal anger cues and the impact of anger and offers strategies
to help participants manage anger and develop a personalized anger management plan.
An examination of three roadblocks to positive attitudes - resentment, self-pity, and
grandiosity - rounds out the focus of the journal.
Attitudes for change involve addressing aspects of choice, which reflect honesty,
humility, open-mindedness, objectivity, responsibility, caring, willingness, and gratitude.
Participants are encouraged to make agreements regarding punctuality, confidentiality,
putdowns, I-statements, feedback, blame, and practicing principles outside of the
classroom and vocational enviromnent.

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Each of the aspects developed in this cognitive thinking program help prepare inmates to
transition into the world outside the correctional setting and aids in the development of
effective tools geared toward the appropriation of successful employment.
d.

Substance Abuse Programs:
Rehabilitative Drug Abuse Treatment Program (RDAP)
CCA recognizes the role addictions play in criminal thinking and resulting criminal
behavior. We have conducted extensive research to find and implement evidence-based
research-driven addictions treatment!behavioral programs.
After reviewing the results of numerous studies, CCA adopted the Rehabilitative Drug
Abuse Treatment Program (RDAP) as our standardized model for addictions programs
companywide, as well as at GCF. RDAP is one of the most rigorously examined
programs in the correctional community. Developed initially in the Federal Bureau of
Prisons (BOP), RDAP is a trans-theorical model delivered in a therapeutic community
that specifically targets the thinking patterns that promote addictive and criminal
behaviors. According to a study by the BOP, inmates who completed RDAP treatment
had a re-arrest rate of only 3% within six months ofrelease compared to a rate of 12% for
those who did not receive RDAP treatment (1998i combining multiple theories to
address the wide range of needs in inmate populations, RDAP has proven to be an
effective lnodel.
Appropriate assessments and the use of objective evaluations insure the development of
Individual Treatment Plans that address individual needs. The use of the Criminal
Thinking Scales (assessment tool) developed by the Institute of Behavioral Research at
Texas Christian University provides both an initial needs assessment and an empirical
means oftracking progress. Similar instruments are used to evaluate levels ofneed, areas
of risk, and behaviors to be targeted in treatment. Program Reviews, designed to insure
consistency, quality control, and staff development and training, are an integral part of
CCA's overall addictions treatment programming.
Alcoholics/N ~rcotics Anonymous

For imnates who are committed to long-tenn avoidance of substance abuse, GCF
facilitates numerous weekly opportunities for participation in recovery programs. These
recovery programs include 12-Step model associations such as Alcoholics Anonymous
(AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and other meetings of that type. Likewise, secular
alternatives such as Smart Recovery are encouraged to ensure that inmates who are
unwilling to participate in programs arising from religious and spiritual traditions will
still have meaningful outlets for maintenance of their recovery.

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- Prison DlUg Treatment Outcomes, Federal Prison Residential DlUg Treatment Reduces Substance Use and AlTesls After ReleaSe; Bemadette
Pelissier, Ph.D., Susan Wallace, M.A., Joyce Ann O'Neil, M.A., Gerald G. Gaes, Ph.D., Federal Bureau of Prisons, Washington D.C.; William
Rhodes, Ph.D., Abt Associates, Boston, Massachusetts; William Saylor, M.A., Federal Bureau ofPrisons, Washington, D.C.

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Industry/Specialized Programs .
The existing facility design does not provide space for implementation of an industry
program at Gadsden Correctional Facility. However, in accordance with the response to
question #26 in Addendum 3, the facility will provide the following canine programs as
alternative programs. 3
Cell P.A.L.S. was fanned in 2004 in cooperation with Canine Companions for
Independence (CCI). This puppy raising program is of extreme importance to the CCI
program; it establishes the foundation of early experiences, which are critical in preparing
the puppy for Advanced Training. These pups have a very special destiny - to assist a
person with a disability in leading a more fulfilling and independent life. For these
puppies to achieve their potential, they must grow up in a loving environment and be
exposed to a variety of stimulating experiences.
Imnates assigned to the program serve as volunteer puppy raisers. They must have the
ability to safely house and care for a puppy from eight weeks of age until the required
tum-in date. Puppy raisers must be willing and able to devote time each day to oversee
the complete care of the puppy: feeding, grooming, socialization, and exercise; they must
also agree to follow CCI approved socialization guidelines and handling techniques when
working With the CCl puppy. Puppy raisers are required to submit a progress report each
month for the duration of the project, as well as report behavioral or medical problems to
the puppy program manager.
A second alternative specialized program was developed by the Auburn University
Canine Detection Training Center and implemented at GCF in March 2005. The
program is approved by the Florida Iiepartment of Education and is part of the Florida
Curriculum Fl'ameworks. The primary responsibility of the program is to provide
training of high quality detection dogs for finding explosives, drugs, and special
substances for both military and government application.
Participating imnates .currently receive a certificate of appreciation and a letter of
reference from Auburn University to pursue a career in dog handling or training. Part of
this partnership with Auburn is to ¢l.evelop, receive approval" and implement a new
Canine Veterinary Assistance-Technician Certified Vocational Course. It is the most
ilUlovative program in corrections today and is pending a research study at Auburn
University concerning imnate behavioral changes through program participation.
Obvious benefits provided to imnates participating in either of the canine programs in
place at GCF include:
• A positive influence on both an inmate's physical and mental health through the
nurturing friendliness associated with the presence of a dog;
• lmnates are learning job skills that can .be translated into meaningful job
opportunities;
• It creates an opportunity for imnates to give back to society; and
• Imnates can list the training on their resumes.

3The canine programs are cun'ently approved for funding through the lWTF. Should circumstances mise that would result ill these programs
being disapproved for.IWTF funding at a later date, CCA reserves the light to implement altemative programming:

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GADSDEN1520,ITN-12-HOUR-04/09/07

AMENDMENT OF THE
OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT
BETWEEN
THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES,
BUREAU OF PRIVATE PRISON MONITORING

AND
CORRECTIONS CORPORATION OF AMERICA
FOR THE
GADSDEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, FLORIDA
1,520-BED ADULT FEMALE MINIMUM AND MEDIUM
OFFENDER CUSTODY SECURE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
"WHEREAS, on July 10, 2007, the STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF"
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, BUREAU OF PRNATE PRISON MONITORING
("BUREAU") and CORRECTIONS CORPORATION OF AMERICA ("CONTRACTOR")
entered i.nto an OPERATIONS AND· "MANAGEMENT SERVICES .CONTRACT
("CONTRACT"), relating to the Gadsden Correctional Facility; and
WHEREAS, Article 12.15, Amendments, expressly provides for amendments to the
CONTRACT; and
WHEREAS, the parties now wish to" aJ.1).end the CONTRACT upon its current terms and
conditions with the following modifications to the terms and conditions thereof. "
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereby do amend the CONTRACT as follows:
1. Article 7.1, "Management Payment:
The fIrst hollow l;m1.let is am~nded t() read asfoll~ws:
The Major Maintenance and Repair Reserve Fund in the moni:hly amount of $33,438.07
for the current remainder of the initial term of the CONTRACT (exqluding any renewals)
pursuant to the Settlement Agreement dated December. fX, ,2007.
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2. Article 4.9, Maj.or Maintenance and Repair Reserve Fund:
The second paragraph is amended to read as follows:
On the first day of each month, the" BUREAU will deduct" 1/12 of $401,256,84 .
($33,438.07 monthly), pursuant to Article 7.1, from the Facility's man-days billing and
transfer said amount to the Grants and Donations Trust Fund.

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The first and se.cond sentence of the third paragl'aph is amended to·read as follows:
Requests for reimbursement for maintenance or repair costs in excess of $5,000
shall be submitted to the BUREAU Chief. Approval or denial of such requests is
at the BUREAU Chiefs discretion. Approvals shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
3. All other terms and conditions of the CONTRACT remain unchanged.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned authorized persons have executed this Amendment
on behalf of their respective parties effective on the date of signature of the last signatory to this
Amendment.
STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, BUREAU OF
PRIVATE PRISON MONITORING

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Amendment to the
Operation and Management Services Contract
Between
The State of Florida
Department of Management Services
and
Corrections Corporation of America
for the
Gadsden Correction Facility
THIS AMENDMENT to the Operation and Management Services Contract
relating to the Gadsden Correctional Facility contract dated July 1, 1999, as amended
.("Contract"), is entered into as of the last date signed below, by and between the parties
to the Contract, namely, the State of Florida, Department of Management Services
("DMS"), and Corrections Corporation of Amedoa.·(IrContractor").
WHEREAS, the parties desire to extend the Contract through July 9, 2007; and
THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree to extend the Contract through July 9,2007
in accordance with the same terms and conditions of the Contract, and

SO AGREED by the parties' authorized representatives on the dates noted below:

STATE OF FLORIDA,
DEPARTMEN'T OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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Approved as to form and legality by
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