Mohave County Opengov #2027-015-RFP

Mohave County prisoner extradition and transportation services

Mohave County is seeking providers to transport adults and juveniles in custody for extraditions and related court-ordered transfers. - Government buyer: Mohave County, Arizona — Sheriff Department and Department of Procurement. - Services requested: Secure ground transportation, air transportation by commercial and/or charter arrangements, or both; air service must include ground transfers to and from airports. - Scope and volume: Transports may involve extraditions, sentenced prisoners, writs and court orders, detainers, warrants, and interstate compact matters. The County estimates approximately 10–12 transports annually, with volume increasing. - Operational requirements: Ground providers must have current FMCSA registration and qualifying MC and USDOT numbers for interstate passenger transportation. Air providers must use at least two commissioned peace officers as transport agents. Requirements also cover secure custody transfers, staff credentials and training, prisoner care, incident reporting, confidentiality, and applicable vehicle and aviation standards. - At least one female transport agent is required when transporting female prisoners. - Juveniles must be transported separately from adults in a way that prevents sight and sound contact. - Pricing requested: Per-mile rates for air and ground transport, including in-state ground transport, plus minimum charges, pickup and cancellation fees, hospitalization wait time, juvenile or special-needs transport, and limited or remote service areas. - OEMs and vendors: No transportation OEMs or service providers are named. OpenGov is identified as the County's proposal submission platform.

Description

Mohave County seeks qualified contractors to provide secure, safe, and lawful prisoner extradition and transportation services for adult and juvenile prisoners throughout the United States. Proposals may cover ground transportation, air transportation (commercial and/or charter), or both; air service includes ground transfers to and from airports. Services include transports related to extraditions, sentenced prisoners, court-ordered transfers, warrants, and interstate compact matters. The stated minimum qualification is three consecutive years of prisoner transportation and extradition service experience.

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