Contractors Commit to Guaranteed Maximum Price for New Prison
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the joint venture to build the new prison, composed of Henry Carlson Construction, LLC and JE Dunn Construction Group, announced a commitment to a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $650 million for the new men’s prison in Sioux Falls. They made this commitment in a letter to Governor Rhoden and legislators, which you can find here.
“This letter will serve as our commitment to a Guaranteed Maximum Price of our construction portion of the $650 million Total Project Cost for the planned construction of a 1488 (+/-) bed correctional facility at the Benson Road Site built to achieve a 100-year life expectancy,” wrote the joint venture. “This commitment is earlier than our original contract requires, but out of respect for the Legislature, it is important to us to give you this commitment.”
The question of a GMP has been the most frequently asked question by legislators in the run-up to next week’s special session.
“I am thankful that the joint venture listened to this concern from legislators and adjusted their plans accordingly,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “With this issue put to rest, I am hopeful that we can get this project across the finish line and pivot to the work of the Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force.”
Earlier this week, Governor Rhoden announced plans to create a Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force following the passage of the new prison during the special session.
You can find answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the prison plan here.
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I have a hunch it’ll fail one or both chambers due to legislative ignorance and lack of perception, thus, costing the taxpayers astronomically more money in the future.
Correct. The task force has addressed most of the concerns of the no voters last legislation session. The “no-voters” will now move the goal post again and continue voting no. The prison will never happen until there is a fundamental turnover in Legislators.
Can you imagine Kevin scrambling to find the next reason to move the imaginary goal post.
I can see how this will play out during special session.
1. Brandei will stand up and read some prepared statement (written by Toby or ShadGPT) describing her “no” vote.
2. DJ Jazzy Jordan will stand up and say “I agree with everything that she said, I urge you all to vote no.” Phil Jensen will look at Dylan as he sits down and say “Well done…..Who’s my big boy.”
3. Tim Reisch, someone that actually understands the challenges of working on the hill, will give his testimony. It will be well thought out and common sensical.
4. Kevin Jensen will stand up and say the price needs to be cheaper and the proposed location is no good. It needs to be somewhere else.
5. Tim Goodwin will talk about the church services that he attend regularly with the prisoners at the Pen. The smell of synthetic weed filling the air and the prisoners complaining about the conditions.
6. Jon Hansen will read the room and vote with the minority, which will be a safe vote for a gubernatorial candidate.
7.. A “no” vote will cost taxpayers millions of dollars more. A “yes” vote will cost taxpayers millions of more. No one wins. We all lose.
You have great insights into these legislators and into what actually occurs, 12:40,
ICE has really shown us the new path here. Let’s locate 30 or 40 abandoned commercial buildings and warehouses around the state, and convert them for prisoner storage. A few steel doors and better locks and we’re in business.