Ocean County Opengov #305134

Ocean County out-of-state prisoner transportation and extradition services

Ocean County is seeking providers to securely transport prisoners out of state for its Sheriff's Office. - Government buyer: County of Ocean, Ocean County Sheriff's Office, New Jersey. - Service requested: Out-of-state prisoner transportation and extradition by ground, air, or other commercial means between locations designated by the Sheriff's Office. - Includes custody and control, trained personnel, prisoner care, meals, lodging arrangements during delays, and incident and medical-emergency reporting. - Pricing and quantity: Per-mile pricing; quantity is unspecified. A $200 minimum charge applies per transport, with a 20% discount for qualifying multiple pickups or drop-offs. - Provider requirements: 24/7/365 availability; at least three years of prisoner-transport experience; applicable licenses and a current U.S. DOT FMCSA passenger-carrier permit; screened, trained, appropriately licensed staff; and at least two agents per trip. A female agent is required when transporting a female prisoner. - Vehicles and safety: When vehicles are used, they must be secure and properly equipped. Providers must comply with applicable laws and County procedures and address prisoner safety and medical situations. - Pickup and provider coverage: The scope generally requires pickup within 10 days of notification. The County may select primary and secondary providers; if the primary provider cannot commit to retrieval within 24 hours of contact, the County may use the secondary provider for that trip. - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or named providers are identified. No specific products or part numbers are requested. - Period of performance: One year from award, with the possibility of one additional year by mutual agreement.

Description

Ocean County seeks a contractor to provide out-of-state transportation of prisoners for the Sheriff's Office, using ground, air, or other commercial transportation as specified. Services include secure prisoner custody and transport, trained and screened personnel, suitable vehicles, and compliance with applicable laws and County procedures. Pricing is requested per mile, with a stated $200 minimum charge for a transport and a 20% discount for qualifying multiple pickups or drop-offs. The County may award primary and secondary service contracts; the contract term is one year, with a possible one-year extension by mutual agreement.

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