# Clearfield County Extends ICE Detention Contract

Clearfield County commissioners approved a six-month extension in September 2026 of the contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for operation of the Moshannon Valley Processing Center, the largest ICE detention facility on the East Coast. The county acts as a pass-through for approximately $5 million in monthly federal payments to the GEO Group, the prime contractor operating the facility, while receiving about $200,000 annually. This extension provides time for due diligence ahead of a potential Department of Homeland Security (DHS) purchase of the facility and upcoming solicitations for long-term turnkey detention contracts in the Philadelphia area.

- **Contract value and scope:** The extension maintains federal funding at $5 million per month, with Clearfield County receiving a modest annual fee, highlighting the financial scale and local economic impact of the contract.
- **Potential federal acquisition:** DHS's possible purchase of the Moshannon facility signals a shift from private to federal ownership, which may affect future procurement opportunities, regulatory oversight, and local government revenues.
- **Procurement implications:** Contractors should monitor forthcoming DHS solicitations for turnkey detention facilities, as these may open new competitive opportunities for facility operation and management in Pennsylvania.
- **Community and oversight considerations:** Local government officials emphasize limited oversight capabilities, and community opposition persists, which may influence contract terms and stakeholder engagement in future procurements.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Clearfield County
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Clearfield County Board of Commissioners

### Vendors
- GEO Group (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> We need federal immigration reform. But the problem with a no vote [on the contract extension] is it eliminates our communication and our ability to investigate claims. Our oversight ability is very small, but we still have it.
> — Tim Winters, Clearfield County Commissioner

> Those gathered here today represent community members who refuse to stand by. We stand against these practices, including the use of the Moshannon facility and the inhuman treatment of individuals who are seeking nothing more than a better life for themselves and their families.
> — Sam Mosier, Clearfield County Resident

> If, in fact, the federal government purchases Moshannon, it will only become more difficult to monitor and expose what is happening inside, and that is very intentional on the part of the federal government.
> — Jeff Migliozzi, Communication Director, Freedom for Immigrants

### Sources
- [Amid opposition, Clearfield County commissioners approve ICE contract extension | PhillyVoice](https://www.phillyvoice.com/clearfield-county-commissioners-ice-contract-extension) - PhillyVoice
- [Moshannon ICE Contract Renewed - Central PA Haitian Pastor Still Faces Deportation - Pitcairn Keeps ICE Agreement](https://paydayreport.com/moshannon-ice-contract-renewed-central-pa-haitian-pastor-still-faces-deportation-pitcairn-keeps-ice-agreement) - Payday Report
- [GEO Group wins extended contract for Moshannon detention Center in Pennsylvania](https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/moshannon-valley-detention-center-ice-trump-deportation-contract-20260923.html) - Inquirer.com