Transportation TANF-WRO

Background
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) is seeking proposals from suppliers to provide transportation services for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants and Work Ready participants with minor children in Oklahoma counties.

The goal of this contract is to facilitate transportation to designated training, educational, or work sites in surrounding areas, thereby supporting the agency's mission to assist needy families.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for providing transportation services that include:
- Picking up TANF or Work Ready participants at their residences and transporting them to work-related activities.
- Returning participants to their individual residences after the activities.
- Transporting children of TANF or Work Ready participants to and from daycare facilities.
- Ensuring availability from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Furnishing all necessary vehicles, drivers, child/infant seats, maintenance, insurance, fuel, repairs, and other related items required to maintain the transportation program.
- Ensuring that all passengers use seat belts during transport.
- Providing services in a manner that maximizes resources and funding while being expeditious for clients.

Period of Performance
The contract will commence on October 1, 2024, and will run through June 30, 2029, covering a total period of five years.

Place of Performance
Transportation services will be provided within various counties in Oklahoma as designated by the OKDHS.