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Howard County announces jail construction bid of about $1.13 million; ground-breaking expected in September
Summary
A committee member reported the successful jail construction bid totaled $1,131,867, with about 47–53% of work planned to be done by local firms; ground-breaking is projected around Sept. 15 and construction expected to last 24–28 months for a facility of roughly 600 beds.
A committee member announced the completed jail bid tabulation and construction timeline during the meeting. "The jail came in, 1131867," Committee member (Speaker 1) said, noting the bid came in under the county’s target of $1.32 million and that about 47–53% of the work is expected to be performed by local contractors and union labor.
The speaker said the project would produce just over 600 beds and estimated a 24–28 month construction schedule with ground-breaking around Sept. 15. Committee members expressed approval of the bid results; staff said the county will proceed with contracting steps and oversight as required by procurement rules.
