This project is a new facility that will house County Sheriff, detective, road patrol support spaces as well as the County Jail. The facility will include all support spaces for the jail including full kitchen and laundry services. 2 stories / 29'-6" Height
1st Floor SF 48,149, 2nd Floor 6,236 SF.
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Census ID
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125976
Employee FTE
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516.99
Population
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44,535
Procurement Difficulty Score
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52 / 100
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Sole Source:Not viable here—pivot to the required competitive process.
Coops:Frequently procures through Indiana QPAs, NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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DeKalb County does not use cooperative contracts today. While this entity does not appear to use coops today, you can position these co-ops as another option and reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from DeKalb County
DeKalb County Council Special Meeting
Date: Oct 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council convened to deliberate on a resolution concerning the financing of a new county jail project. The session focused on approving a lease agreement with the DeKalb County Building Corporation, which serves as the financing mechanism for the project, including land acquisition and construction. Additionally, members discussed logistical challenges regarding building access protocols and security procedures for council members and staff.
DeKalb County Commissioners Special Meeting
Date: Oct 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commissioners focused on the new jail project, approving a scoping agreement with BW, an owner's rep consulting agreement with Envoy, and survey work by Miller Land Surveying. They also established an independent jail corporation through Resolution 2026-R-10 and approved a temporary easement agreement for development purposes. Additionally, the committee discussed the insurance restrictions regarding hosting events at the Sunny Meadows property, confirming that while walk-throughs are permitted, public events are not covered by county insurance.
DeKalb County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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The board discussed several items, including the approval of payroll and claims. Significant time was dedicated to planning for a new jail, specifically addressing land surveying requirements, the separation of parcels for community corrections and farmland, and the approval of a lease agreement with the jail building corporation. A resolution regarding the lease petition was passed, while another resolution related to the lease agreement was tabled for a future special meeting. The board also reviewed a new ordinance proposal concerning text amendments for data centers to establish baseline requirements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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