Architectural Services For NE Jail Addition

The County of Sarasota is seeking architectural design services for a jail addition to the downtown Sarasota Correctional Campus. The project involves designing a multilevel correctional facility that will maximize additional bed capacity while having the flexibility to accommodate other intake and booking functions in the future. The facility will be designed in accordance with the Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) and Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission (FCAC). The project requires a range of services, including professional services such as architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, and specialty services like correctional safety and security. The successful Proposer will be required to produce construction documents meeting current building codes and applicable regulations, and to coordinate with the County's selected Construction Manager and Commissioning Agent. • The facility will have an approximate area of 18,500 SF and will be designed to maximize the number of beds for dormitory-style housing within the proposed total project budget. • The first level shall be designed with the flexibility to be remodeled to temporarily accommodate correctional campus functions such as a sally port, intake, booking, property, etc. • The facility may include supporting work spaces, such as storage, office space, restroom, and break room. • Security and safety of correctional officers, inmates, and the correctional campus itself shall be paramount in the design of the facility. • The project will utilize a Construction Manager (CM) delivery method, and the Consultant services shall include coordination with the County's selected CM.