27-99-3370SH Transportation Services for Released Inmates

Hanover County, Virginia, is soliciting bids under solicitation number 27-99-3370SH to establish a term contract for the transportation of released inmates from the Pamunkey Regional Jail Authority to two designated destinations, specifically the Dawn Convenience Store and Brookhill-Azalea. The selected contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and vehicles, ensuring services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A critical performance requirement is the response time, as the contractor must report to the jail within 60 minutes of receiving a service notification. Bids will be evaluated based on a pricing calculation that incorporates historical data and specific rates for single and additional occupants. The contract is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, with disputes handled in the Hanover County Circuit Court or the Eastern District of Virginia. Contractors must maintain high insurance standards, including a Best’s financial strength rating of A or better, and comply with all local, state, federal, and OSHA safety regulations. Strict confidentiality regarding personally identifiable information is required, and vendors must be registered in the eVA procurement system to be eligible. The agreement allows for termination by either party after the initial 12 months with 60 days' written notice, and the County maintains the right to cancel the contract in whole or in part under the same notice period.