Prisoner Transport Services

Johnson County is seeking qualified vendors to provide secure ground transportation of adult prisoners and juveniles in custody on an as-needed, on-call basis. The contract will be for a period of one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. The vendor will be responsible for providing transportation services for the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and the Johnson County Department of Corrections. The services may include extradition transports, inter-facility transfers, and transportation to detention facilities. The vendor must meet certain qualifications, including having a minimum of a "Conditional" Federal DOT safety rating and complying with the requirements of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). • The vendor must have experience in providing secure transportation services for prisoners and juveniles. • The vendor must have a valid driver’s license and meet the minimum qualifications specified in the solicitation document. • The vendor must have received training commensurate with Federal and Kansas requirements for the safe and secure transportation of persons in custody. • The vendor must comply with the Interstate Transportation of Dangerous Criminals Act of 2000. • The vendor must provide proof of insurance and maintain the required insurance coverage throughout the contract period.