Site work and new construction of a detention facility in Ferndale, Washington. Working plans call for the construction of a detention facility; and for site work for a detention facility.

The owner has determined a prequalified list of design build companies. Justice and Behavioral Health Care Center Project Whatcom County requests proposals from qualified progressive design-build teams for the proposed justice center, including a new jail and behavioral health care center, on a site in Ferndale, Washington Whatcom County affirms it will not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender identity), marital status, color, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting. Whatcom County encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women owned consultant firms to respond Final Completion *(Potential) July 4, 2028 Project Scope Whatcom County is seeking to build, on the same site, a new jail and behavioral health care center. The project will include programming for medicalservices, prosecutorial diversion space, behavioral health care, office space for the Sheriff’s department, and supplementary support buildings. The proposed justice center seeks to provide between 450-650 beds for individuals in custody. The County anticipates construction of the project to occur at a County-owned site in Ferndale, WA, which has already had some preliminary site due diligence activities completed, including a preliminary geotechnical report, wetland study, and a Conditional Use Permit with the local AHJ. Project Goals: • Design and build new state of the art justice and behavioral care centerthat maximizes goals of safety, therapeutic treatment, and project delivery within available budget. • Deliver a complete facility that is cost effective to operate and maintain and will serve the needs of Whatcom County for years to come. • Design and build thoughtful facilities that improve employee wellbeing and respond to the demanding work of the County staff. • Establish a project team that values mutual trust, respect, and accountability amongst all stakeholders. • Provide an environment that maximizes participation by the local workforce. • Set a benchmark for how alternative delivery projects can be successful for future Whatcom County capital projects.