PCSO Jail Administrative Office Reno & Re-Entry Program Facility

Pinal County, Arizona is seeking construction services for the PCSO Jail Administrative Office Renovation & Re-Entry Program Facility project through Solicitation No. 261526IFB. The procurement involves comprehensive renovation and expansion of the Pinal County Adult Detention Center, specifically including renovation of 6,895 square feet of the existing Support Services Building for administrative functions, a 15,462 square foot addition to the Re-Entry Building, and construction of a 4,910 square foot storage facility addition to the South Housing Building. A mandatory pre-submittal conference is scheduled for September 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM MST, with questions due by September 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM MST, and bid submissions required by September 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM MST through the Bonfire digital portal. Contractors must hold valid Arizona licensing, provide a 10% bid security, and meet comprehensive insurance requirements including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and builder's risk insurance. The contract specifies a 420-calendar day completion timeline with liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion, and includes a $750,000 allowance in the base bid. Evaluation will likely focus on technical compliance, licensing, insurance coverage, and overall project approach.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must be appropriately licensed in Arizona, with all proposed subcontractors also required to hold valid state licenses. The project involves integration with existing detention facility infrastructure, including mechanical systems, fire alarm networks, and structural components that have been pre-engineered and specified in detailed technical exhibits. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price procurement with performance and payment bonds each required at 100% of the contract amount. While a specific total project budget is not disclosed, the extensive scope, multiple building additions, and complex technical specifications suggest a substantial investment, likely in the multi-million dollar range. The contract includes a two-year warranty period and provides for contractor performance evaluations that may impact future bidding opportunities with Pinal County.