Request for Qualification Design-Build Entities for: New Juvenile Facility

The Kaufman County is seeking a design-build entity to provide planning, design, preconstruction activities, and construction services for a new juvenile facility. The facility will be approximately 37,800 square feet and will include 32 secure housing beds, classrooms, medical and counseling spaces, administrative offices, visitation areas, intake/booking, and recreation areas. The design and construction must comply with all applicable state and local building codes, juvenile facility standards, and energy code requirements. The selection process will involve a two-step, qualifications-based best value selection process. • The facility will be located in Kaufman County, Texas. • The project involves a public, two-step, qualifications-based best value selection process. • The County will evaluate Statements of Qualifications submitted by responsible Design-Build Entities and their identified Core Team Members. • The County will invite the highest-ranked Design-Build Entities to participate in the RFP stage.