New Mid-Size Sedan Vehicle Purchase

Sixth Judicial Community Corrections serves Miami, Linn, and Bourbon County with community-based assessments, intensive supervised probation, case management, and prevention services for adults and juveniles. Staff will use the vehicle requested in this RFB for professional travel within the State of Kansas for training, off-site meetings, home visits, professional services, responses, and any other duties to public safety as assigned. The vehicle will need to be able to respond to all weather conditions associated with the Midwest.

The desired vehicle will meet the standard qualifications of a new mid-size sedan vehicle to comply with the State of Kansas grant for Community Corrections if awarded.

Miami County is a local government organization that was organized on April 2, 1857. It is located in the east-central part of Kansas along the state line and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The county serves a diverse and expanding population through multiple agencies, (26) twenty-six county departments, and offices. The county has more than 250 public servants serving in more than (7) seven offices located throughout the county. Miami County is dedicated to helping more than 34,000 residents remain part of a safe and vibrant community. Miami County is governed by a five-member, non-partisan, elected Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The BOCC appoints a County Administrator. Miami County also has an elected Sheriff, County Attorney, County Clerk, County Treasurer, and County Register of Deed.

In addition to the traditional governmental operations of public health and safety, codes, regulations, and tax collection, Miami County operates one (1) airport, health and developmental support centers, a community corrections program, and a wastewater system (Bucyrus). More information on Miami County can be found on our public website ( www.miamicountyks.gov ), as this site provides information on the organization, a complete directory of services provided, and a wide range of available public resources. Miami County is also the host county for the Sixth Judicial District Community Corrections, which serves Miami, Linn, and Bourbon counties.