This RFQ seeks a qualified architectural firm to deliver comprehensive design and construction‑administration services for a new two‑courtroom addition to the Benton County Justice Center and a roughly 4,000‑sq‑ft expansion of the Juvenile Detention Center. The scope includes programming, design concepts, detailed construction documents, cost estimating, bid preparation, permitting, and construction oversight through project close‑out. The solicitation was opened on January 14 2024, with statements of qualification due February 2 2024, and the award ultimately went to HIGHT JACKSON ASSOCIATES. The contract does not disclose a dollar value, but it mandates a Phase‑One deliverable by May 1 2024 and allows the County to terminate with 30‑day notice.
• Two‑courtroom addition plus ancillary spaces (lobby, chambers, jury rooms, secure entry, parking).
• ≈ 4,000 sq ft expansion of the Juvenile Detention Center.
• Full‑service architectural responsibilities from programming through construction close‑out, including permitting and bid management.
• Evaluation based on experience, capacity, past performance, and local familiarity.