Annual Contract for Prisoner Extradition Services

The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) is requesting sealed bids from qualified vendors to provide selected prisoner extradition services of violators who are being extradited back to Tarrant County for incarceration and adjudication. The vendor will provide transportation services to Tarrant County for an estimate 350 prisoners while demonstrating the same high standards of efficiency and regard for security currently employed by Tarrant County Sheriff’s Officers. Juvenile Services transport will be on a case-by-case basis.

1. CONTRACT TERMS: Vendor(s) will be awarded a twelve (12) month contract, effective from the date of award or notice to proceed as determined by the Tarrant County Purchasing Department. At Tarrant County’s option and approval by the Vendor, the contract may be renewed for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods, as further explained in Renewal Options. Prices must remain firm for the entire contract.

2. RENEWAL OPTIONS: Tarrant County reserves the right to exercise an option to renew the contract of the Vendor for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods, provided such option is stipulated and agreed upon by both parties. If Tarrant County exercises the right in writing, the Vendor must update and submit any documents required during the initial solicitation by no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the commencement of the option period. Required documents must be in force for the full period of the option. If the updated documents are not submitted by the Vendor in complete form within the time specified, Tarrant County may rescind its option or seek a new solicitation.