Cochise County Board of Supervisors - July 28, 2026 Work Session: JAIL PROJECT UPDATE

The Cochise County Board of Supervisors held a work session on July 28, 2026, to discuss updates on the jail construction project. Key procurement-related topics included the progress on environmental surveys, native plant removal, and upcoming geotechnical soil testing. The board reviewed the development of the criteria document that will form the basis of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP) for selecting a design-build contractor. The RFQ process is planned for August, with vendor shortlisting and proposal evaluations scheduled between November and February, culminating in a final vote on the design-build team. Financial updates noted that approximately $17.5 million has been collected for the jail district, with about $2 million spent and $15.5 million remaining. The board also approved moving funds to award a contract for an access road to the jail site. Discussions touched on potential contract incentives to encourage early project completion and the importance of future-proofing IT infrastructure. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing procurement steps for the jail project while managing budget and design considerations.