Participant transportation services for drug, mental health and family treatment courts

The New Hampshire Judicial Branch is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for participant transportation services to support Drug, Mental Health, and Family Treatment Courts throughout the state. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor or vendors to provide reliable, responsive transportation services for court participants attending treatment court sessions, related appointments, and program activities across multiple statewide locations. Key deliverables include responsive service delivery coordinated with court personnel to ensure participant attendance and program compliance, with pricing submitted on a per-trip or hourly basis as specified in the RFP documents. Required qualifications for bidders include demonstrated 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. The contract term is one year from the award date, with options for up to two additional one-year renewal periods at the discretion of the state. The proposal submission deadline is July 17, 2026, with award anticipated following a competitive evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will assess vendor capacity, geographic service coverage capabilities, service performance metrics, and overall qualifications to meet the statewide transportation requirements.

The RFP may include set-asides for small or minority-owned businesses if applicable under New Hampshire procurement regulations, which prospective bidders should verify in the full RFP documentation. No specific incumbent contractor information or current contractor details are disclosed in the available documentation, though any such information will be detailed in the complete RFP. The contract is funded through the New Hampshire judicial system budget; however, no specific funding amount or budget range is disclosed in the available materials. Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate the ability to integrate with existing court operations and maintain service standards consistent with the judicial branch's requirements. The state maintains flexibility in vendor selection based on geographic service areas and capacity requirements, indicating potential for multiple contract awards to different vendors serving different regions or service areas.