JAIL NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Culpeper County is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive Needs Assessment for its operational jail and future requirements. The project focuses on evaluating local and regional trends to determine the most viable path forward among three primary options: continuing to lease space, constructing a new jail, or joining a regional jail. Key deliverables include a population forecast extending at least 20 years, a financial analysis of capital and operating costs for the alternatives, and a detailed report identifying risks and implementation sequences. The assessment must comply with Virginia Administrative Code standards 6VAC15-81-150 through 6VAC15-81-260. Qualified firms must possess at least five years of experience in correctional population forecasting, including two completed assessments for comparable facilities. Required key personnel include a project manager, a statistician with time-series modeling expertise, and a Virginia-licensed architect or professional engineer. Proposals are due by December 17, 2026, and must be submitted via eVA or as hard copies to the Culpeper County Office of Procurement. The County will rank offerors based on technical qualifications first, with a total not-to-exceed fee to be negotiated only after the ranking process. Contractors must adhere to strict confidentiality and data security standards, maintain specific insurance coverages, and comply with Virginia non-discrimination and drug-free workplace laws.