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Lancaster County is soliciting bids for Prisoner Transport Services for the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office under bid number #25-014. The procurement seeks a qualified provider to manage the secure transport of prisoners. The base contract term is two (2) years, with two (2) optional one-year extensions. Bidders must register and obtain documents through the Public Purchase website; no documents will be distributed via email. Bids are due by October 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Lancaster County Purchasing Department. A public bid opening will occur at the same time in Suite 712. All questions must be submitted through the Public Purchase portal.
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 8, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Lancaster County Purchasing Department, 150 N. Queen St., Suite 712, Lancaster, PA 17603. For questions, contact Vince Cash.
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The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: 2026-Holiday-Schedule. Review the full document from Lancaster County for the complete list.
Most government agencies, including Lancaster County in PA, 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.
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.
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Vince Cash. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lancaster, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
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