County Launches CMAR Process for New Jail

The Board of Supervisors voted to initiate a construction manager-at-risk selection process and issue a disclosure of intent to enter into a guaranteed maximum price contract for a new Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and jail facility. The County plans to issue an RFQ in early September and, contingent on voter approval of a bond referendum, award the CMAR contract around February 2027.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

CONSTRUCTION

Contract term

Anticipated award February 2027; design through summer 2027; construction beginning fall 2027 if bond referendum approved

Renewal

Initial CMAR contract will be a guaranteed maximum price agreement for design and construction; renewal or extension options are not yet defined and depend on final contract negotiations.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting Agenda 2026-08-20

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the construction contract by Johnson County?

Construction Manager-at-risk (cmar) Vendor (to Be Selected) was awarded this construction contract by Johnson County, as recorded on August 20, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Construction contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting Agenda 2026-08-20 (Agenda), dated August 20, 2026 from Johnson County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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