Hood County, the Owner, is requesting statements of qualifications from firms with demonstrated experience providing professional Construction Management / Owner’s Agent services for public-sector jail facilities in Texas. The selected firm will serve as an independent agent and representative of Hood County and will act in the County’s best interest throughout the estimating, planning, design, construction, and closeout of the jail expansion project currently under way. The consultant shall provide professional leadership, management, and advisory services necessary to ensure the project achieves the scope, quality, schedule, and budget objectives established by the County. Respondents must demonstrate the qualifications, experience, and capability to perform the services described below, which include, but are not limited to, the tasks set forth in the Pre-Construction, Construction, and Closeout phases.