County Enters Negotiations With Architect for Jail Study

Jim Wells County voted to enter negotiations with Southwest Architects, Inc. to perform a facility needs analysis for either expanding the existing jail or constructing a new detention facility. The proposed two-phase engagement begins with a detailed pre-design assessment, with any subsequent design and construction services requiring separate court approval.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Two-phase engagement; Phase 1 pre-design assessment, Phase 2 design and construction services subject to later vote

Renewal

No contract yet executed; any formal agreement and subsequent phases will require a confirming vote by the court, with terms and renewals to be defined in that future contract.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Jim Wells County Commissioners Court Agenda April 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Who was awarded the professional services contract by Jim Wells County?

Southwest Architects Inc was awarded this professional services contract by Jim Wells County, as recorded on April 10, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Jim Wells County Commissioners Court Agenda April 2026 (Agenda), dated April 10, 2026 from Jim Wells County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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