Specifications include, but are not limited to: The project revolves around the replacement of the Eddy County Detention Center. This project will entail the design and/or construction administration of one or more new facilities. The County has a previously completed an appropriate programming as well as a conceptual facility layout plan, that will be provided to the successful proposer to continue the previous progress of the County. The project is anticipated to serve the County with a 50-year design life, environmentally responsible design strategies maximizing operations and maintenance budgets, and to provide flexibility to adapt to evolving technology and work environments. The development’s planned location would be the County owned property at 1501 Corrales Dr. Eddy County plans on awarding a General Contractor once the project design has reached 30% complete utilizing a design/build bridging document. This will enable all project stakeholders time to provide feedback during the design phase. The proposing architectural and engineering consultant may be requested to perform the following tasks related to this project: 1) Needs Assessment. Potentially assist Eddy County, as well as other contractors, in formulating requirements for the new building. This assessment could include, but not be limited to, building code compliance, space requirements, ADA compliance, internal program workflow, kitchen, bathrooms, IT, design attributes, and efficiency. As requested, contractor will meet with Eddy County officials to determine needs and desired outcomes.
