County of Aroostook Land Search for the New Aroostook County Jail RFP 2026
Aroostook CountyCounty · Aroostook County, ME- Due
- Sep 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
- Primary contact
- Justin Tibbetts
- (207) 493-3318
The 30-second brief
The County of Aroostook is soliciting proposals for a parcel of land to construct a new County Jail. Requirements include a minimum of 15 acres of relatively level developable land with access to municipal water, sewer, three-phase power, and high-speed internet. The site must be accessible from a paved city/town road or State Highway. Preferred locations are along the U.S. Route 1 corridor, within 15 miles of Route 1, from Hodgdon to the intersection of Route 1 and Edmond Road in Caribou. Proposals should include site surveys, deed covenants, state/local permits, and environmental site assessments. Questions are due by September 14, 2026, and final RFP responses are due by September 28, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Price quotes, Current site and/or survey, Deed Covenants or Restrictions, State permits, Local permit requirements, Copy of the Deed, Environmental Site Assessments
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Summary
The County of Aroostook is soliciting proposals for a parcel of land to construct a new County Jail.
Requirements include a minimum of 15 acres of relatively level developable land with access to municipal water, sewer, three-phase power, and high-speed internet. The site must be accessible from a paved city/town road or State Highway. Preferred locations are along the U.S. Route 1 corridor, within 15 miles of Route 1, from Hodgdon to the intersection of Route 1 and Edmond Road in Caribou. Proposals should include site surveys, deed covenants, state/local permits, and environmental site assessments. Questions are due by September 14, 2026, and final RFP responses are due by September 28, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Price quotes
- Current site and/or survey
- Deed Covenants or Restrictions
- State permits
- Local permit requirements
- Copy of the Deed
- Environmental Site Assessments
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Site survey
- Deed
- Environmental Site Assessments
- Submit to
- 144 Sweden Street, Suite 1, Caribou, ME 04736
- Scope location
- Aroostook County, ME
- Reported agency
- County of Aroostook
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Aroostook County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 28, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 144 Sweden Street, Suite 1, Caribou, ME 04736. For questions, contact Justin Tibbetts.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Aroostook County in ME, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Justin Tibbetts at (207) 493-3318. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Price quotes, Current site and/or survey, Deed Covenants or Restrictions, State permits, Local permit requirements, Copy of the Deed, Environmental Site Assessments. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Aroostook County?
All active and historical solicitations from Aroostook County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Aroostook County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: site survey, Deed, Environmental Site Assessments. Review the full document from Aroostook County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Aroostook County, ME. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.