MCI Caged Prisoner Transport Bus

The Colorado Department of Corrections, acting through Garfield County, issued a procurement solicitation on June 24, 2016, for a single Model D4000 Inmate Security Transport Vehicle (caged prisoner transport bus) with a deadline for proposals due June 28, 2016. The procurement specifies comprehensive equipment and security modifications for an MCI Coach bus designed to safely transport incarcerated individuals. The bus must include extensive security features such as three lockable cells on each side with access ports, a rear guard area equipped with two Recaro XLS forward-facing seats, a front guard area with a Recaro Ergo B guard seat, and a secure firearm storage locker positioned behind the driver. The vehicle specifications encompass a Cummins 11.9 EPA 2016 ISX 425 horsepower engine, an Allison B500 transmission, Alcoa polished aluminum wheels with Firestone FS400 tires, and must accommodate 44 inmate seats in blue fiberglass with integrated security features including horizontal window bars, bronze-tinted windows with 12% light transmittance, embossed stainless steel ceiling and sidewall panels, and specialized mineral floor covering. Additional required components include an internal Aiphone telephone system for officer communication, external public address system with siren, four 7-inch LED flashing roof warning lights with color designation, complete keyed-alike lock systems, a Smartwave display, backup camera, and tag axle unloading system with driver controls. The solicitation was directed to customer order entry contact Bohdan Wowczuk.

The available documentation does not identify any specific set-aside designations, restrictions on bidder qualifications, incumbent vendors, or award budget ranges. The procurement appears to be a direct specification-based solicitation for a fully configured vehicle rather than a competitive solicitation with multiple evaluation criteria. Interested vendors must have the capability to manufacture or source an MCI Coach D4000 model with all specified security modifications and equipment packages as detailed in the sales order requirements document. Given the specialized nature of prisoner transport vehicle manufacturing and the highly technical specifications provided, only qualified commercial vehicle manufacturers or authorized dealers with experience in correctional transportation vehicles would be considered eligible to respond.