Writing Programs and Publications for Incarcerated Participants

The Colorado Department of Corrections is seeking a provider to deliver writing labs and communication courses, and produce quarterly newspapers and creative arts magazines plus an annual anthology for incarcerated participants.

Colorado > Department of Corrections > Prison Programs


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DQ2027000158
Nov 10, 2026 09:00 PM
Nov 05, 2026 09:28 PM
7 months base + 4 × 1 year options
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Description

The Colorado Department of Corrections seeks a provider to facilitate up to two recurring, in-person writing labs each month across multiple correctional facilities, offering individualized feedback, revision support, and ongoing writing development. The provider will also deliver four cohort-based courses annually covering communication, writing, storytelling, narrative development, digital literacy, and emerging technologies. The scope includes producing four quarterly issues each year of a statewide newspaper and a creative arts magazine, as well as an annual anthology of selected works. The provider must coordinate publication work with the department, submit materials for review before publication, and provide periodic reports on lab activity, participation, and publication progress. Staff serving at facilities must complete required training and security screening. The initial term is anticipated to run from December 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with up to four additional one-year renewals.

Classification Codes
NAICS611630Language Schools
PSCT013Technical Writing Services
Smart Codes
writing instructionjournalism educationpublication production
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 05, 2026 11:28 PM-Solicitation Publication
Nov 06, 2026 10:00 PM-Written Inquiries Deadline
Nov 09, 2026 10:00 PM-Responses to Written Inquiries (Estimated)
Nov 10, 2026 09:00 PM-Quote Submission Deadline
Nov 12, 2026-Notice of Intent to Award (Estimated)
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  • Workers' Compensation
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Protected Information — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability
  • Crime Insurance
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