Description
The City of Tulsa is seeking a vendor to provide non‑emergency, involuntary adult mental‑health transport services for patients taken into protective custody. The contractor must operate door‑to‑door transports within Tulsa County and adjacent Oklahoma counties, using vehicles equipped with safety partitions, audio/video recording, and communication devices, and staff drivers who meet age, licensing, background, and training requirements. The contract is a one‑year pilot funded by an $87,500 federal grant, with the possibility of up to four one‑year renewals.
• Provide transport for approx. 150 adult patients per year (bed‑to‑bed, involuntary).
• Vehicles must have safety partitions, recording equipment, fire extinguisher, HVAC, and two‑way radio/cell phone.
• Drivers (≥21 yr) must complete a 16‑hour Therapeutic Options training and pass background checks.
• Service hours cover a 16‑hour day ending around 9‑10 pm; no overnight shifts.
• Monthly invoicing with 30‑day net payment; insurance minimums must be met.