Awarded vendors
- Hight Jackson
Description
This contract calls for professional‑service architectural design of a new misdemeanor POD (detention facility) to be added to the existing female pod at the Benton County jail. The work is divided into a programming phase (conceptual design and cost estimate) due August 31 2026, followed by full architectural services through construction administration. The solicitation was a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) where firms submitted sealed Statements of Qualifications and a USB drive; selection was based on experience, capacity, past performance, and local familiarity. The county reserves the contract for a qualified firm and encourages participation from small, minority, and women‑owned businesses, though no formal set‑aside was required. The award was made to Hight Jackson, with no public award date disclosed.