Cochise County is seeking qualifications from a firm to provide design-build services for its new jail project. The selected vendor must provide one integrated team responsible for both design and construction, including a general contractor, architect of record, and engineers. The team should have prior design-build experience with criminal justice or detention facilities.
Seeking bids from qualified, licensed firms or individuals registered with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors for home improvements including roof, electric, bathroom, and kitchen work under a HOME Grant. All correspondence must be made through the Vendor Portal.
As the County, through a HOME Grant from the State Department of Housing will accept bids from qualified firms or individuals who are licensed, registered, and in good standing with the Registrar of Contractors.
Sole Source:High barrier (two-thirds Board vote) and no evidence over $100k—bypass; instead use a coop or proceed to bid.
Coops:Frequently procures through the Arizona Cooperative Program and Arizona Statewide Contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Cochise County Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed an overview of Open Meeting Laws and the status of opioid settlement revenues and expenditure limits. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to evaluating various funding proposals, including peer navigator positions, a peer support specialist, community recovery navigators, detention health nursing staff, narcotics testing equipment, and behavioral health diversion programs. The committee ultimately recommended funding for all presented proposals and discussed procedures for future funding requests and multi-year support.
Board of Health Board of Health Meeting
Date: Oct 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on mosquito prevention strategies, specifically regarding West Nile virus. Discussion included trapping locations, testing procedures for suspected cases, and the identification of breeding environments. Additionally, there was a presentation on Rocky Mountain spotted fever, its transmission by ticks, and the severity of the disease. The board also addressed public outreach efforts and property maintenance guidelines for mosquito control.
Coochis County Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustments Meeting
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The Board reviewed a variance request for a contractor construction yard, specifically concerning relief from zoning regulations related to parking, paving, screening, and landscaping requirements. The applicant argued that asphalt millings were a suitable alternative to mandated surface treatments and raised concerns regarding a requirement to combine land parcels, citing existing financial liens that prevented such a consolidation. Staff provided clarification on zoning category requirements and acknowledged the information regarding the parcel liens.
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