Inmate Transportation

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County, through the Purchasing Division, has issued Request for Bid RFB-33SHF-330 for inmate transportation and extradition services. The solicitation seeks a vendor capable of providing a ground transportation and communication system available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. To be eligible for award, vendors must possess at least three years of experience in extradition and inmate transport, be licensed to operate in all 50 states, and maintain permits from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Vehicles must be configured to separate agents from male, female, and juvenile inmates and be equipped with mobile phones, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers. Additionally, the contractor must manage medical needs by verifying and ensuring a seven-day supply of essential medications for inmates prior to transport. Bids are due by November 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and can be submitted via the OpenGov online portal or as hard copies delivered to the City County Purchasing Division in Indianapolis. Required submission documents include the Bid Acknowledgement Form, Affidavit of Non-Collusion, Nepotism form, MBE-WBE-VBE-DOBE form, and the U.S. Manufactured Products Preference Certification. The contract is subject to renewal under IC 5-22-17-4, and the City of Indianapolis and Marion County are exempt from local, state, and federal taxes. Payment may be issued via check, purchasing card, or ACH at the City's discretion. Award will be based on the apparent low bidder among those who meet the mandatory qualifications and compliance certifications.