Jefferson County Law Enforcement Center Jail Painting Project RFQ 2026 - Jail Improvements
Jefferson CountyCounty · Jefferson County, WI- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 9 days left
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Primary contact
- John Fox
- (920) 674-7322
The 30-second brief
Jefferson County, Wisconsin is requesting qualifications from architectural firms with experience in Wisconsin to provide professional design and construction administration services for the jail improvements project at the Law Enforcement Center. The scope involves reviewing and updating data, studying and documenting jail improvement projects including specifying paint finishes, room schedules, and designing lighting upgrades to replace legacy lighting with modern LED products across jail pods and associated spaces. Required deliverables include developing construction documents, floor plans, room finish schedules, elevations, details, sections, specifications, and phasing plans. Submissions are due by November 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. Evaluation criteria include demonstrated understanding of the project, government project experience, similar project requirements experience, familiarity with Jefferson County, and successful fee negotiation.
Demonstrated understanding of the project, Demonstrated experience with government projects, Demonstrated experience with similar project requirements, Familiarity with Jefferson County, Successful negotiation of fee for this work, Such other appropriate information as the County deems advisable
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Summary
Jefferson County, Wisconsin is requesting qualifications from architectural firms with experience in Wisconsin to provide professional design and construction administration services for the jail improvements project at the Law Enforcement Center.
The scope involves reviewing and updating data, studying and documenting jail improvement projects including specifying paint finishes, room schedules, and designing lighting upgrades to replace legacy lighting with modern LED products across jail pods and associated spaces. Required deliverables include developing construction documents, floor plans, room finish schedules, elevations, details, sections, specifications, and phasing plans. Submissions are due by November 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. Evaluation criteria include demonstrated understanding of the project, government project experience, similar project requirements experience, familiarity with Jefferson County, and successful fee negotiation.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Demonstrated understanding of the project
- Demonstrated experience with government projects
- Demonstrated experience with similar project requirements
- Familiarity with Jefferson County
- Successful negotiation of fee for this work
- Such other appropriate information as the County deems advisable
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
17- Three (3) written
- Bound responses
- Electronic copy in .pdf format
- Letter of transmittal
- Statement of project understanding
- Company background and history
- Resumes
- List of similar design work
- List of proposed subcontractors
- Three (3) client references including one from a financial institution
- Lump sum fee
- Schedule of professional fee rates as Attachment A
- Response to proposed schedule or alternative schedule as Attachment B
- Litigation or arbitration history
- Conflict of interest statement
- Supporting material
- Architect's license number
- Submit to
- Written responses delivered to John Fox, 311 S. Center Avenue, Jefferson, WI 53549 and electronic copy emailed to [email protected]
- Scope location
- Jefferson, WI
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Jefferson County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Written responses delivered to John Fox, 311 S. Center Avenue, Jefferson, WI 53549 and electronic copy emailed to [email protected]. For questions, contact John Fox.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Jefferson County in WI, 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 RFQ 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 John Fox at (920) 674-7322. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Demonstrated understanding of the project, Demonstrated experience with government projects, Demonstrated experience with similar project requirements, Familiarity with Jefferson County, Successful ne..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Jefferson County?
All active and historical solicitations from Jefferson County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Jefferson County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 17, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: three (3) written, bound responses, electronic copy in .pdf format, letter of transmittal, statement of project understanding, company background and history, resumes, list of similar design work, lis. Review the full document from Jefferson 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: Jefferson, WI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.