The new Midland County Jail has an operating capacity of 250 inmates, but actually has nearly 300 beds. Given the anticipated growth of the Midland region, the new jail also has expansion capabilities for up to 400 inmates.

The jail incorporates eight levels of security management and offers both direct and indirect supervision of inmates. The Project Team took advantage of bid day pricing to allow upgrades in several areas including a brick exterior and a vertical Geothermal Heat Pump System to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower energy costs. Burnished and stained polished concrete floors provided the look and durability of Terrazzo at about one-tenth the cost.

COST:
$21.6 million

SQUARE FOOTAGE:
103,000

SERVICE:
Construction Management At-Risk

START:
March 2007

COMPLETION:
September 2009

ARCHITECT:
TowerPinkster
in association with HOK, St. Louis, MO