Specifications include, but are not limited to: The GDC is currently having an in-depth facility program needs assessment conducted. The assessment is intended to address programmatic space needs related to current and future capacity for housing offenders taking into consideration the number and types of beds needed based upon inmate security classification, ancillary inmate support services, food service, medical/mental health services, administrative space, security, technology, along with staff safety and working environment. The needs assessment will focus on the overall operational requirements of the new prison facility while ensuring consistency with industry best practices, trends, and standards. The GDC intends to make the completed needs assessment available to the selected architectural/engineering and construction management firms to assist in the programming and design of the new prison facility.