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Committee advances selection of Wald Architects for jail master plan phase one; members press for cost restraint

Peoria County Infrastructure Committee · March 24, 2026
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Peoria County's infrastructure committee recommended Wald Architects and Engineers for phase one A&E services for the jail master plan and authorized negotiation; members emphasized limiting temporary-kitchen engineering costs within the $3.5 million A&E budget for all phases.

Peoria County's infrastructure committee on March 17 recommended Wald Architects and Engineers for architecture and engineering services for phase one of the county's jail master plan and authorized the county administrator to negotiate an agreement, subject to state attorney review.

Staff said seven firms responded to the RFQ, three were interviewed and the recommendation to select Wald (based in Palatine, Illinois) was unanimous among the reviewers, which included staff and the sheriff's office. "What is before you here this afternoon is a recommendation to move forward with Wald…

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