New Federal Prison In AL Moves Ahead
The construction management contract has been issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the building of a new facility at Aliceville AL, according to a press release from Jacobs Engineering.
Officials did not disclose the contract value, yet estimate the construction value at over $130 million. This design-build project encompasses a total building area of approximately 45,000 square meters with living units and support facilities for a rated capacity of approximately 1100 to 1500 inmates. The facility will be a “campus plan” type of institution consisting of several one- and two-story buildings, a Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) factory, and three general housing units of four levels each all within a secure compound. A minimum security Federal Prison Camp with living units and support facilities with a capacity of 256 inmates also is included. A central utility building, outside administration building, firing range, and associated parking and roadways will be constructed outside the secure perimeter.