County of San Benito Inmate Transport Services Solicitation - RFP 2025-Eval-031 (2026)
San Benito CountyCounty · Hollister, CA- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Tomas Corral
- (831) 207-7747
The 30-second brief
The County of San Benito Sheriff's Office is seeking 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 designated locations, alongside security at hospitals and medical appointments. The selected contractor must furnish trained personnel satisfying California Penal Code sections 831.6 and 832 requirements, secure vehicles, equipment, dispatch coordination, and documentation. The proposal submission deadline is November 17, 2026, with a question deadline of November 9, 2026. Required submissions include a cover letter, technical approach, cost proposal, references, non-collusion declaration, and drug-free workplace certification.
Responsiveness and completeness of proposal (10 pts), Company background and capacity (10 pts), Experience with comparable transportation and security contracts (20 pts), Service approach staffing and implementation plan (20 pts), Cost proposal (40 pts)
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Summary
The County of San Benito Sheriff's Office is seeking 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 designated locations, alongside security at hospitals and medical appointments. The selected contractor must furnish trained personnel satisfying California Penal Code sections 831.6 and 832 requirements, secure vehicles, equipment, dispatch coordination, and documentation. The proposal submission deadline is November 17, 2026, with a question deadline of November 9, 2026. Required submissions include a cover letter, technical approach, cost proposal, references, non-collusion declaration, and drug-free workplace certification.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Cover letter
- Signed addenda
- Reference forms
- Agency reference form
- Fee proposal
- County contract exceptions
- Non-collusion declaration
- Drug-free workplace certification
- Debarment certification
- Certification of compliance
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cosb
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Hollister, CA
- Reported agency
- County of San Benito
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from San Benito County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cosb. For questions, contact Tomas Corral.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including San Benito County in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tomas Corral at (831) 207-7747. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Responsiveness and completeness of proposal (10 pts), Company background and capacity (10 pts), Experience with comparable transportation and security contracts (20 pts), Service approach staffing and..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from San Benito County?
All active and historical solicitations from San Benito County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, San Benito County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 17, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: cover letter, signed addenda, reference forms, agency reference form, fee proposal, county contract exceptions, non-collusion declaration, drug-free workplace certification, debarment certification, c. Review the full document from San Benito County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hollister, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.