Planning Documents May Not Reflect the Current Project Status
Older studies and reports may include assumptions, schedules, cost estimates, or project details that have changed. Visit the main New Jail page for the current project overview and latest updates.
Why These Documents Matter
Flathead County has completed multiple studies and technical reviews to evaluate the existing detention center, future jail capacity needs, facility options, and site conditions.
The planning documents help explain why the county moved from studying the existing facility to planning a new public safety facility.
Key Planning Documents
Needs Assessment
Reviews existing facility conditions, jail capacity, projected needs, and facility options.
View Report Flathead County Adult Detention Center Needs Assessment. Opens in a new tab.
Masterplan
Provides a preferred facility concept, space planning, staffing review, systems narrative, probable cost, and next steps.
View Report Flathead County Adult Detention Center Masterplan. Opens in a new tab.
2018 Adult Detention Facility Analysis
Earlier facility analysis that studied jail space needs, site requirements, conceptual design, costs, and operating impacts.
View Report 2018 Adult Detention Facility Analysis. Opens in a new tab.
Site and Due Diligence Documents
Pre-Design Site Survey
Survey document showing the proposed detention center location and existing site features.
View Site Survey Pre-Design Site Survey. Opens in a new tab.
Sale and Purchase Agreement
Purchase agreement for property at 225 Snowline Lane, including terms, contingencies, and closing details.
View Purchase Agreement Sale and Purchase Agreement for 225 Snowline Lane. Opens in a new tab.
Appraisal Report
Narrative appraisal report for the 225 Snowline Lane property used for purchasing and planning decisions.
View Appraisal Report Appraisal Report for 225 Snowline Lane. Opens in a new tab.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Environmental due diligence report evaluating historical property uses and identifying potential environmental concerns associated with the proposed project site.
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
Preliminary subsurface investigation and engineering recommendations for future development at 225 Snowline Lane.
Procurement and Public Process Documents
Request for Information Opens in a new tab.
Request for information related to services, products, business models, approaches, and project delivery methods for the project.
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