A new Asotin County Jail could be up and operational by the spring of 2024.
County Commissioner Chuck Whitman says Asotin County was approved to take part in a state program that will allow the hiring of a general contractor/construction manager. The state denied the county’s application for the program last year.
The voter-approved $13.7 million project has been stalled because of the pandemic, inflation and a significant budget gap. Recent bids came in roughly $20 million above the original estimate, and Whitman indicated the size of the building will likely be reduced and different materials may be used to bridge the funding gap. He added that construction would allow for future expansion.
Over the next few weeks, requests for proposals will be published to hire a contractor. (Lewiston Tribune)
