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Board directs staff to issue RFP to begin courthouse planning and design work
Summary
After reviewing a needs assessment and security studies, the board authorized staff to issue an RFP to select a design firm and form a small stakeholder committee to proceed with courthouse planning; the action is direction only and does not appropriate construction funds.
County administration and stakeholders reviewed a needs assessment and security recommendations for the county courthouse and asked the board to authorize issuance of an RFP to select a firm to perform design services. Staff emphasized this action is a direction to move forward with a design-bid-build RFP and not an appropriation of construction funds.
Board members discussed prior exploratory options (including an earlier February meeting that examined lower-cost alternatives) and clarified that issuing the RFP will generate cost information to guide future funding decisions. One board member cautioned that prior meetings had explored options but did not authorize design funds; staff confirmed the RFP is intended to gather proposals and pricing so the county can refine options before committing funds.
