The new facility will be located at 2705 Valley Forge Street, in Bismarck. The new facility will feature a one facility concept, where all police department functions are addressed in one facility. Items that need to be studied to make recommendations on a future facility are, but not limited to: • Conduct a thorough evaluation of the Bismarck Police Department operations, and identify areas where the current facility is not meeting the department’s needs • A study/evaluation of the routine operations of the Bismarck Police Department in order to achieve a thorough understanding of the various operations, and/or services • Identify and determine, for each operational element/unit, a set of specific space needs for both current and long-term operations (50 years). Phased construction may need to be considered • Provide approximate construction and furnishings costs for a new facility • Soil analysis to determine if the site is suitable for construction of such facility 2 of 4 • Site Security • Site plan showing building area, parking for police vehicles and equipment, employees and customers along with any anticipated site amenities needed • Employee Parking • Adequate indoor storage for vehicles and equipment needs to be stored inside • Needs for offices and common workspace areas • Personnel Records Storage • Patrol Division Room, Supervisory Office, Files/Storage/Operations • Records Availability and Records Archives • State of the art Information Technology • Communication Systems • Secure Evidence Storage • Crime Analysis lab • Investigations area • Evidence and Crime Scene Processing areas • Secure evidence storage area
