County Of Labette

County Of Labette Labette County Sheriff's Office Division, doing business as Labette County Sheriff Department, is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards since April 30, 2007. As a county sheriff's department in Labette County, Kansas, it primarily provides law enforcement and public safety services within its jurisdiction. Through federal contract and grant awards, the Labette County Sheriff Department has engaged in various activities, including providing law enforcement services at federal recreation areas and participating in public health initiatives related to COVID-19 testing in correctional settings. The department's involvement in these federal awards demonstrates its capacity to collaborate with federal agencies and contribute to both public safety and public health efforts in its local community.

The Labette County Sheriff Department has been awarded federal contracts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a defense agency, to provide law enforcement services at Big Hill Lake in Labette County, Kansas. The most recent contract award, W912BV24P0039, has a one-year base period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, with a potential completion date of March 31, 2027. This firm fixed price purchase order has a ceiling value of $35,315.19 and was not set aside for any specific business category. A previous contract, W912BV21P0040, also for law enforcement services at Big Hill Lake, had a ceiling value of $26,755.50 and an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2024. These contracts suggest that the Labette County Sheriff Department regularly provides law enforcement and public safety services at this U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed recreation area, ensuring the safety and security of visitors and facilities at Big Hill Lake.

In addition to federal contracts, the Labette County Sheriff Department has received federal grant sub-awards related to public health initiatives. Specifically, the department has been awarded sub-grants through the Kansas Department of Health & Environment to support access to COVID-19 testing for incarcerated populations and those working with incarcerated individuals. These sub-grants, identified by award numbers 89517282PO99278E7X6MVJ6CD68 and NU50CK000549PO99278E7X6MVJ6CD68, were likely aimed at providing resources for COVID-19 testing and related services within the county's jail or detention facilities, as well as for law enforcement personnel who interact with incarcerated individuals. While the exact funding amounts for these sub-grants are not provided, they demonstrate the department's involvement in broader public health efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in correctional settings. These grant sub-awards highlight the Labette County Sheriff Department's ability to adapt its services to address critical public health needs within its jurisdiction, working in partnership with state and federal agencies to implement important health and safety measures.