Specifications include, but are not limited to: The OSA is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations to conduct an evaluation of the Colorado Department of Corrections’ budget practices. The Department of Corrections (Department) manages the State’s correctional system, which houses roughly 16,000 inmates across 21 correctional facilities, and provides parole services to 9,500 parolees. Subject to oversight and direction provided by the OSA, the engaged firm (Contractor) will be responsible for planning and conducting the evaluation to obtain sufficient, appropriate evidence necessary to conclude on the evaluation’s objectives, develop complete written findings, write the report, and present the report to the Joint Budget Committee and the Legislative Audit Committee.