The bid is for a term contract for prisoner transportation services. The initial contract is for one year with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Bids must be submitted by mail or messenger to the Jefferson County Purchasing Department by 11:00 AM CT, Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Questions must be emailed to ***@***. *. * by 5:00 pm, ct, Friday, October 31, 2025. Vendors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Non-exempt bidders are required to submit a completed Form **** with their bid submission.
The ifb closing will automatically be postponed until the next business day that county offices are open to the public in case of inclement weather or any other unforeseen event causing the county to close for business on the date of a bid/proposal/statement of qualifications submission deadline.
Jefferson County will pay original invoices that clearly itemize the goods andor services provided as to quantity, part number, description, price, applicable discount if any, labor charges showing time differential, if applicable and if previously agreed to, and delivery, installation, and setup costs, if applicable and if previously agreed to. Invoices must indicate Jefferson County as applicable, the address to which the products andor services were delivered, and the applicable purchase order number.
The contract award is contingent upon the receipt of federal funds. If no such optional awarded prior to grant funds are awarded, the contract shall terminate.
Vendors doing business with Jefferson County are required to be registered with the system for award management sam, with an active status. The system for award management sam is the official u. s. government system that consolidated the capabilities of ccr/fedreg, orca, and epls.
Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than 10, 000 and not more than 100, 000 for each such failure. The contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any.
All protests should be coordinated through the purchasing office prior to award recommendation to commissioners court.