Transportation Services

The state of Florida's Department of Corrections (FDC) is seeking a vendor to provide post-release ground transportation services for inmates released from FDC custody. The selected vendor must be able to provide vehicular transportation to any destination in Florida or the United States served by the vendor and its interline partners, comply with all state and federal motor vehicle regulations, provide assistance for inmates with physical disabilities, and inform FDC of scheduled pick-up times within 3 hours of receiving release information. FDC has identified FlixBus, Inc. as the sole source that can meet the requirements of statewide pick-up locations and nationwide drop-off locations, as well as provide the most economical means of meeting the needs for post-release transport of inmates. The contract term is 5 years with an estimated annual value of $1,000,000. The due date for responses is February 7, 2023.

The justification for the single source acquisition is that FlixBus, Inc., a subsidiary of Greyhound, is the only vendor that can meet the infrastructure requirements, as it has dominated this industry for decades and it is not feasible for another company to establish the necessary infrastructure within 5 years. FDC has researched other potential transportation services and found none with the capabilities to meet the stated requirements. The procurement is not designated for any specific set-aside or disadvantaged enterprise, and there are no incumbent vendors listed. The estimated annual value of the contract is $1,000,000.