Prisoner Transport Services

Coconino County has issued a notice of request for proposals seeking qualified vendors to provide prisoner transport services, with a solicitation number of 2025-107. The contract is valued between 500,000 and 2,000,000 dollars and is open to organizations within the State of Arizona. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their proposals via the Ion Wave Technologies platform by the response deadline of May 28, 2025. A pre-proposal virtual meeting is scheduled to facilitate vendor engagement, although attendance is not mandatory. The selection process emphasizes not only cost but also the quality, consistency, and past performance of proposals, with the county reserving the right to reject any submissions if deemed in the public interest. The contract aims to secure reliable transportation services for detainees, aligning with the county’s operational needs. The procurement process involves an open and transparent evaluation, with proposals publicly unsealed after negotiations are completed, and awards made promptly based on the best overall value to Coconino County. The contract will be managed by the county’s purchasing department, which can be contacted via email for further inquiries. This solicitation aligns with the county’s broader procurement framework, which includes various other bids and proposals for services such as recycling processing, construction projects, equipment procurement, and cooperative purchasing agreements, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to fulfilling its operational and service delivery requirements across multiple sectors.