Opportunity
Tarrant County Ionwave #F2026144 Addendum 1
Tarrant County Solicits Annual Contract for Prisoner Extradition Services (Ground and Air Transport)
Posted
June 26, 2026
Respond By
July 27, 2026
Identifier
F2026144 Addendum 1
NAICS
485310
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office is seeking an annual contract for prisoner extradition services, covering both ground and air transportation for approximately 350 prisoners. - Government Buyer: - Tarrant County Sheriff's Office (TCSO), Purchasing Department - Products/Services Requested: - Prisoner extradition services (ground and air transport) - Estimated 350 prisoners per year, including adults and juveniles (juvenile transports on a case-by-case basis) - Ground and air transportation, with pricing based on mileage per prisoner - Secure, compartmentalized vehicles equipped with GPS and video recording - 24/7 operational communication system - Trained personnel with background checks - Compliance with all federal and state regulations (USDOT, FMCSA, Department of Justice, Jennas Act) - Insurance minimums based on vehicle capacity - Ability to perform Interstate Agreement on Detainers (IAD) and in-state bench warrants - Humane treatment and security standards equivalent to Tarrant County Sheriff's Officers - Immediate service availability and contingency plans with secondary vendors - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Both adult and juvenile prisoner transport - Vehicles must be secure, with GPS and video - 24/7/365 service availability - Compliance with Jennas Act and other legal provisions - Detailed record-keeping and reporting - Contingency plans for service continuity
Description
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office is soliciting sealed bids from qualified vendors to provide prisoner extradition services for violators being extradited back to Tarrant County for incarceration and adjudication. The vendor will transport an estimated 350 prisoners, maintaining high standards of efficiency and security similar to those employed by Tarrant County Sheriff's Officers. The contract term is twelve months with the possibility of two additional twelve-month renewals. Vendors must provide both ground and air transportation services and comply with all applicable federal and state regulations.