Prisoner Transportation Vehicles

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, specifically the Kentucky Department of Corrections (KYDOC), is soliciting proposals for prisoner transportation vehicles through a competitive negotiation Request for Proposal (RFP). The procurement seeks four distinct vehicle units with prisoner-rated seating capacities ranging from 15 to 35, each requiring specialized features including wheelchair accessibility, security walls, camera systems, and emergency lighting. Evaluation of proposals will be comprehensive, with a total possible score of 1,150 points distributed across technical proposals (600 points), cost proposals (360 points), and potential oral presentations (190 points). Vendors will be assessed on criteria such as company background, maintenance capabilities, vehicle buildout and delivery processes, and value-added features. The RFP was released on July 28, 2025, with proposals due by August 21, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET. The initial contract term will span from the award date through September 30, 2026, with the potential for five additional two-year renewal periods contingent upon mutual agreement.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, the procurement requires that all vehicles be new and meet or exceed state and federal requirements. The contract appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the stringent technical specifications for prisoner transportation vehicles. No incumbent vendors are identified in the current documentation. Although no precise budget range is specified, the RFP suggests the potential for contract extension to other state agencies with vendor consent. The Commonwealth is noted as tax-exempt, and vendors will be expected to provide detailed pricing information in Attachment B of the proposal documents. The solicitation indicates a preference for vendors with robust maintenance capabilities and the ability to deliver specialized vehicles that meet the complex security and accessibility requirements of prisoner transportation.