Transport inmates to medical appointments (round trip).

The State of Hawaii Department of Public Safety is soliciting a contract for inmate transportation services within Oahu correctional facilities, specifically for round-trip medical appointment transportation. The procurement (Contract ID B22001376) seeks a contractor to provide transportation services for a 12-month period from March 16, 2022 to March 15, 2023, with potential options to extend for two additional 12-month periods. Key service requirements include transporting inmates to and from medical appointments, with the ability to accommodate inmates weighing up to 400 pounds. The contractor must coordinate transportation schedules with correctional facilities' medical staff and maintain liability insurance coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. Contractors must submit specific offer forms and obtain necessary security clearances for assigned transportation personnel. The initial response deadline was March 11, 2022, with the contract covering services across Honolulu County, specifically in the Halawa CDP jurisdiction.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly outlined in the documentation, the contract requires potential vendors to meet stringent security clearance requirements as detailed in the PSD 8320 Security Clearance form. Contractors must complete comprehensive background investigations, including Standard and Special Background Investigations, before being permitted to commence work. No incumbent vendor was specifically identified in the provided documentation. The contract appears to require specialized transportation capabilities, including vehicles capable of safely transporting inmates with potential mobility challenges. Although precise budget or award values were not specified, the contract represents a critical service provision for the Hawaii Department of Public Safety's inmate medical transportation needs. Potential respondents must demonstrate robust transportation capabilities, strong safety protocols, and the ability to navigate complex correctional facility transportation logistics.