Renovation of a detention facility in Midland, Texas. Completed plans call for the renovation of a detention facility.

“The owner has selected a Construction Manager. A timeline for construction has not yet been established.” Midland County, established in the late 1800s, earned its name as the midpoint on the historic railroad line between El Paso and Fort Worth. Located in the heart of the Permian Basin, the county has become a central hub for the oil and gas industry. Today, Midland County ranks first in Texas for total oil production and second for total gas production. Spanning approximately 900 square miles, the county is home to an estimated population of 183,600 residents. The current Juvenile Justice Department operates out of the Barbara Culver Juvenile Justice Center at 3800 N Lamesa Road in Midland, Texas. The facility, comprising three buildings and totaling around 30,800 square feet, is aging and faces ongoing maintenance challenges. It lacks indoor recreational or gym space and presents a stark, institutional environment that does not align with modern, trauma-informed approaches to juvenile justice. To better serve the youth and families of Midland County, a new, purpose-built Juvenile Detention Center is planned. This single-story facility, with an estimated construction cost of $24 million, is scheduled to break ground in fall 2026. Designed to initially house 24 juveniles, the facility will be constructed with future expansion in mind, with core areas--such as administration, intake, medical, kitchen, and support services--sized to accommodate up to 40 beds. Question Deadline 07/16/2025 at 5:00 PM CT If further information is required, please contact the Midland County Purchasing Department by email at pur103@co.midland.tx.us. All requests for information must be submitted in writing. Responses to all questions received will be sent to each Vendor known to have copies of the Request for Proposal. WORKSITE VISIT: Construction Manager acknowledges that it has visited, or has had the opportunity to visit, the Worksite to visually inspect the general and local conditions which could affect the Work Bid date notes: Vendors must submit one (1) original, three (3) copies, and an electronic copy on USB drive of the proposal. Midland County is exempt from all state and federal taxes. Tax exempt certificates are available upon request. All responses should be submitted by hand delivery or mail carrier in a sealed envelope, marked on the outside with the contract number and name of vendor. Responses must be received by the Due Date listed above and all late proposals will be rejected and returned without being opened.