Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Airplane

The Jefferson County Purchasing Department in Beaumont, Texas, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB 25-064/MR) for the procurement of a used airplane for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The specific procurement seeks a used King Air 90, King Air C90GTI, or King Air C90B aircraft manufactured in the year 2000 or newer, with Garmin avionics equipment preferred. The aircraft must have at least 2,000 hours remaining on the engines and fewer than 5,000 frame hours. Bidders may submit multiple aircraft options for consideration, and the aircraft must be completely assembled, adjusted, and ready for continuous operation upon delivery. The bid deadline is set for 11:00 AM Central Time on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, with bids to be publicly opened at the Jefferson County Engineering Department Conference Room. Potential bidders must submit any written questions by 5:00 PM Central Time on Monday, December 1, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include the bid price, projected delivery time, and overall aircraft condition, with Jefferson County reserving the right to award the contract to multiple vendors or based on individual line items.

The county encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs). Bidders must possess an Aircraft Dealer Registration Number with the Federal Aviation Administration or a broker license. The procurement offers a trade-in option for a 1974 Mitsubishi MU2/J aircraft (Tail Number N601SD) with approximately 14,000 airframe hours. Bidders are required to maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Public Liability and $1,000,000 in Excess Liability. The procurement is tax-exempt, and all bids must remain valid for 90 days from the bid opening date. Bidders must complete numerous required certifications, including System for Award Management (SAM) registration verification, Form 1295 (Texas Ethics Commission), Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification, and Debarment/Suspension Certification. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves the purchase of a used aircraft with associated delivery and compliance requirements.