rfp-nhjb-2026-02-award.pdf

This is an RFP score sheet issued by the State of New Hampshire Judicial Branch Administrative Office of the Courts for Participant Transportation Services supporting Drug, Mental Health, and Family Treatment Courts statewide. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide reliable, responsive transportation services for court participants attending treatment court sessions, related appointments, and program activities across multiple locations throughout New Hampshire. The proposal submission deadline was July 17, 2026, with contract term of one year from the award date, including options for up to two additional one-year renewal periods at the state's discretion. The RFP evaluation was conducted using a competitive scoring methodology across five criteria: Vendor Qualifications and Experience (20 points), Specification of Work to be Performed (35 points), Service Delivery & Reliability (10 points), Cost Proposal (35 points), and Bonus Points (5 points), for a total of 100 points.

Five vendors submitted proposals and were evaluated on the established criteria. Safepassage Group achieved the highest score with 97 total points, followed by The Joshua Agency LLC with 86 points, TAMF Companies DBA Go Time Rides with 84 points, Indigo Learning and Tech Solutions LLC with 60 points, and Wecare Transportation with 29 points. The score sheet does not disclose specific pricing information, set-asides for small or minority-owned businesses, incumbent contractor details, or specific funding amounts. Bidders were required to demonstrate experience with court-ordered participant transportation, appropriate insurance coverage, qualified drivers meeting state standards, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive court and participant information. Pricing was to be submitted on a per-trip or hourly basis as specified in the full RFP documentation.