RFP-472-260000002520-4 | Release Day Transportation RFP

The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is soliciting proposals under RFP 260000002520 for release day transportation services to support Offender Success Reentry Services. The selected contractor will provide safe transport for clients from MDOC facilities to approved destinations, such as parole offices or housing locations, excluding facilities in Marquette, Baraga, and Alger, as well as specific warehouses and health centers. A critical requirement for this contract is that the providing organization must primarily employ justice-impacted individuals, with a majority of leadership consisting of formerly incarcerated persons, verified via the Law Enforcement Information Network. The contract includes a base term with the possibility of four one-year renewals, and the state expects a capacity of up to three transports per day, averaging 60 per month. Bidders must provide pricing as a flat hourly fee measured in 15-minute increments, with a fixed $10.00 reimbursement rate for completed staff training modules. Technical evaluations are weighted across the Statement of Work and Vendor Questions Worksheet, requiring a minimum of 80 points for pricing to be considered. Mandatory requirements include strict adherence to CJIS security addendums for handling criminal justice information, comprehensive insurance coverage with an A.M. Best rating of A- VII or higher, and compliance with ADA accessibility standards. Proposals must be submitted via SIGMA VSS by the extended deadline of October 1, 2026, and must include a mandatory Confidential Treatment Form to be considered responsive.