Annual Contract for Prisoner Extradition Services

The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide prisoner extradition services. The vendor will be responsible for transporting prisoners to Tarrant County for incarceration and adjudication. The contract will be for a period of 12 months, with the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The vendor must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including those related to prisoner transportation. The vendor must also provide a 24-hour communication system, assume custody of prisoners, and provide security and control of prisoners in a professional manner. • The vendor must have a ground transportation system that operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. • The vendor must have the ability to provide air transportation when necessary. • The vendor must have a police and/or corrections background or have completed a training program. • The vendor must provide a thorough full-body search to be performed by a same-sex employee prior to transporting any individual. • The vendor must provide details of meals and humane treatment with their bid.