Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking bids for a used airplane, specifically a King Air 90, King Air C90GTI, King Air C90A, or equivalent, manufactured in **** or newer. Preferred avionics include Garmin, with a maximum of 9,000 airframe hours. Optional engine and propeller upgrades are also solicited. Bidders have the option to trade in or sell a **** Mitsubishi MU2J airplane. Bids must be submitted by 11:00 AM CT on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to the Jefferson County Purchasing Department. Questions regarding the bid or specifications should be directed to Mistey Reeves or Deborah Clark via email or phone, with a deadline for questions set for Monday, March 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT. Vendors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Additional requirements include submission of Form **** (Texas Ethics Commission), insurance, and workers' compensation coverage.
The bid submission deadline is Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT.
Jefferson County will pay original invoices that clearly itemize the goods and/or services provided, including quantity, part number, description, price, applicable discount, labor charges, and delivery, installation, and setup costs. Invoices must indicate Jefferson County, the delivery address, and the applicable purchase order number. Invoices will be matched to delivery tickets prior to payment.
The bid requires a full warranty for the airframe, engine, and propeller to be included with the bid submission.
The bid states that delivery time shall be part of the bid proposal and a factor in the evaluation of each bid.
Bidders must have an aircraft dealer registration number with the Federal Aviation Administration or a broker license, which must be provided on the bid form.
The text mentions that any person who fails to file the required certification for lobbying shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
All protests should be coordinated through the Purchasing Office prior to award recommendation to the Commissioners Court.