Private Jail Services

The City of Mesa issued a competitive solicitation (RFP 2022021) for a five‑year private jailing services contract, later awarding it to CoreCivic. The contract requires the vendor to operate a temporary jail facility (up to 500 inmates), providing security, inmate management, food, health, laundry, transportation, and billing services while maintaining NCCHC accreditation. The award is a $27 million, five‑year firm‑fixed‑price agreement with optional two‑year renewals. The procurement followed a standard public‑sector timeline with a pre‑proposal conference, Q&A period, submission deadline, public opening, evaluation, and final award. • Scope: Full operation of a private jail (security, housing, food, medical, transport, etc.) for Mesa and neighboring municipalities. • Term: 5 years (June 1 2022 – May 31 2027) with two optional 2‑year renewals. • Value: $27 million total ($4.8 M – $6.0 M increasing annually). • Procurement: Full and open competition; single award to CoreCivic.