The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services has taken the next step in the process to build a new 1,512 bed prison to replace the Nebraska State Penitentiary. NDCS has signed an intent to award with Hausmann Construction of Lincoln to build the multi-custody facility north of I-80 near 70th Street.
“Today marks an important step forward in our mission to create a safer, more effective correctional system,” says Director Rob Jeffreys. “Hausmann Construction is a local company who understands our commitment to fiscal responsibility, completing this project the Nebraska way.”
Jeffreys noted that Hausmann’s sub-contractors are high-performing and many are local, keeping business in Nebraska. “We are ready to work side by side to bring this vision to life for our staff, our state, and those we serve.”
The Nebraska Legislature appropriated $350,000,000 for construction of the replacement facility. Other associated costs, including land and dirt work, will be covered through this and other NDCS funding. As with any NDCS construction project, there will be ongoing evaluation for efficiencies.
“Bids for this project came in well below prison construction projects in other states,” Jeffreys says. “NDCS has funding for this entire project, and we will stay within that appropriated funding.” NDCS is in the process of finalizing the contract with Hausmann Construction, with construction anticipated to begin in early fall.
Hausmann Construction was the lowest base bidder at $313,300,000. The other two bids were Clark Construction/MCL Construction joint venture at $340,987,000 and the Sampson Construction/Caddell Construction joint venture at $344,342,000.