Incarcerated Individual Transport Service Orleans Correctional Facility

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is soliciting bids for incarcerated individual transport services between Orleans Correctional Facility in Albion and Rochester under an Invitation for Bids, with bids due August 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET and an anticipated contract start of August 15, 2026. A Minority Business Enterprise participation goal of 15 percent applies; no subcontracting is permitted without prior written approval from DOCCS.

The scope requires two-way weekday bus transportation (Monday through Sunday) for Work Release individuals between Orleans Correctional Facility and Rochester Transit Center Terminal. Pick-up from the facility occurs at 5:00 AM with arrival at the terminal by 6:15 AM; return service departs at 5:15 PM with arrival back at the facility between 6:45 PM and 7:15 PM. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, an additional pick-up is required at 320 Central Avenue, Rochester. Buses must have minimum 40–50 passenger capacity with air conditioning; a wheelchair-accessible bus may be required with advanced notice. The contractor must maintain all vehicles, pay tolls and terminal charges, comply with New York State Department of Motor Vehicles regulations, and maintain a New York State permit to operate as a contract carrier. Drivers must hold valid Commercial Driver's Licenses and pass valid background checks and drug testing. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including General Liability with minimum limits of $1 million, Commercial Auto Liability, and Workers' Compensation, all written by A.M. Best rated carriers of "A-" Class VII or better.

The contract term is four years with a potential one-year extension, subject to funding availability and approval by the New York State Office of the Attorney General and Office of the State Comptroller. The incumbent contractor is Transpo Bus Services. Bid price shall be all-inclusive of labor, materials, supplies, transportation, licenses, insurance, administrative costs, and all applicable taxes and fees, with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Written questions are due July 16, 2026 by 3:00 PM ET, with answers provided on or about July 23, 2026. Bidders must comply with New York State Finance Law requirements, Executive Orders 16 and 177, EO 177 Human Rights Law certification, sexual harassment prevention certification, and gender-based violence workplace policy attestation.