U -- HOBBYCRAFT INSTRUCTOR

Notice Date

June 20, 2001

Contracting Office

US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, State Route 716, PO Box 888, Ashland, Kentucky 41105

ZIP Code

41105

Solicitation Number

RFQ 10202-025-1

Response Due

August 9, 2001

Point of Contact

Kimberly Montgomery, SCS 606-928-6414, ext 394

Description

The Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to award a nonpersonal service contract to a qualified individual or company to perform Hobbycraft Instructor services at the Federal Correctional Institution, Ashland, Kentucky. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1) Assists in developing new programs to meet the needs of the inmate population. 2) Completing necessary paperwork for enrolling and completing students in the Hobbycraft program. 3) Suggesting items that need to be purchased to maintain the current program. 4) Providing instruction in beginning and advanced Leathercraft and Art. 5) Be responsible for maintaining accurate accountability of tools. 6) Open inmate Law/Leisure Libraries and monitor when no other staff are available. 7) Inspect packages that are mailed out of the institution for Hobbycraft program. 8) Provide an updated waiting list for all classes. 9) Provide accurate monthly and quarterly reports for inmate attendance and participation. The contractor must have at least one (1) year experience in the field of Leathercraft and Art. Must be able to verify related experience and years of experience. Prior experience in a correctional setting is beneficial. Must have knowledge of rules and regulations of said activities and the ability to apply them. Any certification in this field may be submitted. The schedule will normally consist of five (5) sessions per week, with the session length being four (4) hours per session. The hours of work will be Wednesday through Friday from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. excluding Federal Holidays, not to exceed 30 hours per week. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the institution. This is a non-personal services contract and not a personnel appointment. The solicitation is 100% set aside for small business. Contract period will include a Base Year, and four (4) one (1) year option periods, no to exceed 12 months each. Request for solicitation packages may be mailed to P.O. Box 888, Ashland, KY 41105, or faxed to (606) 928-3635. No phone requests will be accepted.

Record

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