Secure Transportation for Individuals Served by SD Child Protect Serv

The State of South Dakota is seeking a vendor to provide secure and non‑secure transportation services for youth under the Division of Child Protection Services. The contract covers statewide travel—including tribal lands—and requires vetted drivers, compliant vehicles, appropriate insurance, and detailed trip documentation. The vendor must submit a cost proposal, meet background‑check standards, and be able to handle an estimated five trips per month over a one‑year term with possible annual renewals. • Provide secure/non‑secure transport of children to treatment facilities, foster homes, CPS offices, and other approved destinations (in‑state and out‑of‑state). • Vehicles must be ≤ 6 years old or < 100,000 mi, carry at least $1 M liability insurance, and drivers must hold a Vehicle‑for‑Hire license and pass criminal/child‑abuse background checks (renewed every three years). • Vendor must submit itemized invoices within 30 days of service, maintain records for six years, and comply with HIPAA/HITECH requirements; optional training on trauma‑informed care will be coordinated post‑award.