The Howell County Commission recently issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural services to conduct a needs assessment and provide potential design services for a new Sheriff’s Office/Jail and/or a complete Justice Center.
Four qualified firms responded to the RFQ. Today, with the cooperation of Sheriff Matt Roberts, the Commission completed interviews with the top three firms, and we expect to announce our selection soon.
Throughout this process, our priority remains simple: “do what is best for Howell County and its residents.”
Selecting an architectural firm does not mean a final project, design, or price has been determined. This process is about gathering the professional information we need to understand our current and future law enforcement and justice needs, evaluate our options, and determine what is both practical and financially responsible.
The Commission is committed to listening to the people of Howell County and pursuing a solution that addresses the serious limitations of our current law enforcement facility while remaining fiscally responsible to our taxpayers.
This is a major decision that will affect Howell County for decades. We intend to approach it carefully, transparently, and responsibly looking not only at what we need today, but at what will best serve Howell County well into the future.
Our goal is not simply to build something new. Our goal is to find the right solution for Howell County.
