Buildings & Grounds 5/6/2026

The Saratoga County Buildings and Grounds Committee met on May 6, 2026, to discuss the current status and future plans for the county jail facility. Key procurement-related topics included the need to engage a consultant, Bob Kita, to assist in drafting an RFP for a comprehensive study to evaluate options for the jail, including renovation, expansion, or new construction. The committee discussed the jail's aging infrastructure, operational capacity challenges, and the high inmate population exceeding pre-COVID levels. Funding for the consultant and initial study is expected to come from the capital facilities reserve fund. The discussion also covered the potential inclusion of a courtroom facility within the jail and the impact of state policies on jail operations and inmate housing. No grants were identified as available for such correctional facility projects in New York State. The committee plans to distribute the existing Labella report and proceed with the consultant contract to guide future capital improvement decisions.