Specifications include, but are not limited to: It is mandatory that each component listed below in the Technical Minimum Qualifications be addressed. Failure to address each component shall result in disqualification of the RFQ response. Vendors proposing to receive an award through this RFQ shall provide a detailed description of their SOQ, which shall include, at a minimum, the following information. Custody begins at the point of pick-up of the prisoner and ends at the point of dropping off a prisoner using the most direct route. PLEASE NOTE: Cost Proposals should include mileage rate(s) for actual miles traveled ONLY while the prisoner is in vendor’s custody. Upon assuming custody of such prisoner(s), the vendor’s agents shall assume responsibility for the security and control of inmate(s) and perform those responsibilities in a professional manner, in accordance with Nevada State law and constitutional standards. The agents of the vendor shall assume custody of inmate(s) from authorized agents of the using agency, at or near the place of incarceration determined to be suitable for such purpose by both parties, for transportation to a specified destination/location. Upon arrival at the final destination/location, vendor’s agents shall surrender custody of the inmate(s) either to the using agency or to law enforcement agencies, as designated by the using agency. The vendor shall follow standard operating procedures. Vendor’s agents must notify the using agency of the delivery of the prisoner to the final destination, ending the responsibility of the vendor for that prisoner. The vendor must pick up prisoner(s) by dates specified by the using agency unless extenuating circumstances prevent the pickup. Using agencies must include at least a 7-day “window” of time for vendor to make a scheduled pick up.
