Project Details
Needs Assessment
A needs assessment aids in decision making for long-term capacity requirements by taking into account industry norms and county-specific information. Data assessed includes average daily projections, peaks in population and bed requirements for fluctuating inmate classification.
Programming
Programming for the Lancaster County Correctional Facility will provide further information to accurately meet the goals and objectives by providing more detailed data around what the building should include. Elements of programming include review of the main center components of a new correctional center; the current facility and its operational state; trends, benchmarks and best practices of comparable facilities including facility tours; and desired future operational state and associated space needs.
Procurement
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners issued a request for proposals (RFP) to select the most qualified design team for the new Lancaster County Correctional Facility in March 2023. The process followed the County’s procurement process, which included a multi-step evaluation of all proposals received by an evaluation committee appointed by the County. More information about this RFP can be found on the County Website or at the Public Purchase website. Please note vendor registration is required to access the RFP documents – instructions to register on the Public Purchase website are here.
At its September 27 meeting, the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the Design Team Services contract award to TranSystems Corporation Consultants of Pennsylvania.
Schematic Design
Schematic Design is the first phase of the architectural design process. Utilizing the work completed to date such as the needs assessment and the program, the schematic design outlines the project into an overall concept to guide the future design of the new facility.
