Garland County looking for jail planning consultant

Garland County is requesting interested consulting firms submit presentations for the open jail planning consultant position.
The deadline for submitting qualifications is this Friday at 5 p.m. The information will be submitted to an evaluation and selection committee.
The scope of work for the Garland County detention assessment study will include but not be limited to the following items:
1. Analysis of previous jail studies for Garland County, e.g., Rosser Study.
2. Inventory and assessment of current building.
3. Data gathering and analysis.
4. Forecasting capacity requirements.
5. Space and operational requirements for a future facility.
6. Site recommendation for a future facility.
7. Projected cost to construct and operate a future facility.
8. Public relations.
9. Preparation of a final report with recommendations.
In accordance with Arkansas law, Garland County will evaluate the qualifications of each firm based on the following:
1. The specialized experience and technical competence of the firm with respect to the type of professional services required.
2. The capacity and capability of the firm to perform the work in question, including specialized services, within the time limitations fixed for the completion of the project.
3. The past record of performance of the firm with respect to such factors as control of costs, quality of work and ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
4. The firms proximity to and familiarity with the area in which the project is located.
The request for qualifications should include the following information:
1. Title page.
2. Letter of introduction.
3. Table of contents.
4. Firms approach to corrections projects.
5. Staff assignment to the project.
6. Experience in similar criminal justice and detention facility projects.
7. References.
8. Estimated outline of sequential project activities.