Inmate Transport Services Solicitation

The County of San Benito, hereinafter referred to as "County", invites responses to a Request for Proposals from qualified contractors to provide secure inmate transportation and related custody services on an as-needed basis. Services include in-state and interstate transportation to and from county jails, state prisons, medical offices, hospitals, and other locations designated by the County, including security at hospitals and medical appointments.

The selected contractor shall provide trained personnel, secure vehicles, equipment, dispatch coordination, and documentation necessary to perform these services. The County does not guarantee a minimum number of transports, hours, or contract expenditures.

San Benito County has a population of approximate 67,000 residents, inclusive of two incorporated cities, the City of Hollister, and the City of San Juan Bautista. The County is located 30 minutes of Monterey Bay and 45 minutes south of San Jose, and is a General Law County that operates under a County Board of Supervisors, a County Administrative Officer, and elected and appointed Department Heads.