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Cochise County board approves design‑build for new jail, citing speed and stricter cost controls
Summary
The Cochise County Jail District Board approved selecting design‑build as the project delivery method for the county’s new jail, with staff saying it shortens schedule (about 15%) and requires a guaranteed maximum price; the board acknowledged trade‑offs, including risk shifting to contractors.
The Cochise County Jail District Board voted to select design‑build as the project delivery method for design and construction contracts for the county’s new jail project.
County staff recommended design‑build under Arizona statute ARS 4‑6‑0‑2(a), saying it best matches the board’s priorities of timeliness and strict cost controls. "This will shave…
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