Site work and new construction of a fire / police facility in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Completed plans call for the construction of a 25,000-square-foot fire / police facility; and for site work for a fire / police facility.

As of June 3, 2022, construction has broken ground. Completion is expected for May of 2023. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: City of Mt. Vernon Is Requesting Qualifications From Architect Firms to Select an Architect That Can Best Assist With Determining the Needs for the Department and Designing a Modern Facility to Serve Our Community for Decades to Come. Services to Be Provided by the Firm Will Include: Needs Assessment Study- Working Closely With the Mayor, City Manager, Police Chief, Assistant City Manager and Assistant Police Chief to Determine the Size and Space Needed to Accommodate a Department Which Includes a Patrol Division, Investigative Division, Telecommunicator/911 Dispatch Center, and Administrative Personnel. Conceptual Design of a New Facility - the Proposed Site for the New Facility Is in the Downtown Area and Consists of Approximately 1.17 Acres. Depending on the Outcome of the Needs Assessment Study, a Facility Consisting of One - Two Story, With or Without a Basement Will Be Considered. Inquires Regarding This Rfq and the Process Should Be Directed to the Office of the City Manager 618-242-6802 *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.