Transportation of Incarcerated Persons

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Transportation of Incarcerated Persons, seeking a vendor to provide round-trip transportation services between the Ozark Correctional Center near Fordland and the MoDOT Work Release Facility near Strafford, Missouri. The contract will be on an 'as needed / if needed' basis, with services required Monday through Thursday, excluding state holidays and inclement weather days. The vendor must supply qualified drivers who have received mandatory training from the Department of Corrections on supervising incarcerated persons, and transport vehicles must be equipped with cell phones for emergency communications. Specific routes are pre-designated, including U.S. 60, State Route 125, and State Route OO, with morning pickups no later than 6:30 AM and afternoon pickups no later than 3:45 PM. The initial contract period runs from the award date to September 30, 2021, with the possibility of three one-year renewals. Bids were due on September 20, 2021, and must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System, with pricing to be provided as a firm, fixed price per person for round-trip transportation.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Additionally, the bid includes provisions for Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) and Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) preferences. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability insurance of $500,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance with the same limits, and workers' compensation insurance in accordance with state law. Bidders are required to specify the maximum percentage of price increases for each of the potential three one-year renewal periods. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder who meets all mandatory specifications and requirements. The transportation services are critical for supporting roadway maintenance operations by facilitating the movement of incarcerated workers between the correctional facility and the work release site.