20/0057 - Extradition Services of Prisoners

The contract is for extradition services of prisoners for the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The vendor, US Corrections LLC, will provide transportation services for prisoners, including male and female prisoners, and will be responsible for the security and control of the prisoners during transport. The contract has a term of one year, with four one-year renewal options, and the total contract value is $1,365,400. The scope of work includes transporting prisoners from the location of incarceration to their destination, and the vendor must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The contract also includes provisions for invoicing and payment, maintenance, and potential conflicts of interest. Some key points to consider are: • The vendor must have a ground transportation system that operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and 24 hours a day. • The vendor must have sufficient equipment to meet the transport demands of the HCSO, including a minimum of 16 15-passenger vans. • The vendor must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including those related to prisoner transport and security. • The vendor must provide documentation to show that each transportation agent has received complete training in all phases of prisoner transport and is properly licensed. • The vendor must have a written contingency plan in place in the event of a medical problem, accident, or prisoner escape.