Jefferson County Correctional Facility Professional Needs Assessment

Jefferson County is seeking a qualified consulting firm or team to provide professional jail assessment services for the development of a plan for inmate housing and jail operations. The assessment will address short, medium, and long-range facility needs and ensure compliance with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. The scope of services includes meeting with county leadership, inventory of existing conditions, identifying areas for improvement, population projections, and preparing a jail layout plan. The project is expected to be completed within 6 to 12 months after the award of this request for statements of qualifications. Key considerations include: • Meeting with County leadership to meet County objectives • Inventory of existing conditions including a review of current jail operations • Identifying areas for improvement • Population projections to determine facility needs • Identifying options to meet projected facility requirements and alternative configurations • Preparing a jail layout plan according to Texas Jail Commission on Jail Standards • Opinion of probable construction cost • Comprehensive final analyses and recommendation report