Planning for a Correctional Facility

When exploring options for a new, expanded or renovated jail, Gundlach Champion performs professional studies to give you the objective information you need in order to make the best decision for your community.

• On-site inspections of the current jail facility, along with interviews of county personnel;

• Review of existing jail blueprints and relevant studies and reports from the NIC, your DOC, and others;

• Analysis of current and potential operational expenses;

• County demographic and population projections;

• Discussion of future potential jail bed needs;

• Preparation of renovation and expansion options with conceptual floor plans;

• “Best Case” options for site proximity to corrections/justice agencies that serve your county;

• Projections of realistic revenue analysis with expansion, including bed rental;

• Comparative analysis of similarly-sized counties;

• Presentation of options to county officials the community at large;

• Conceptual cost estimates including budget and financing options;

• Assistance with moving your project forward.

Gundlach Champion has completed studies for these counties (all in Michigan):

• Alcona
• Baraga
• Delta
• Gogebic
• Marquette
• Ogemaw
• Otsego
  

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