REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
LAND SEARCH FOR THE NEW AROOSTOOK COUNTY JAIL
The County of Aroostook is soliciting proposals for a parcel of land to construct a new
County Jail.
All submitted properties must adhere to the following minimum requirements.
Scope: The County of Aroostook, Maine is looking for a parcel of land to construct a new
County Jail.
The parcel requirements are as follows:
• Minimum of 15 acres of relatively level developable land
• Served by, or convenient access to, municipal water and sewer services
• Access to three-phase power
• Access to high-speed internet
• Access to the site must be gained from a paved city/town road or State Highway
• The preferred locations are generally as follows:
o Along the U.S. Route 1 corridor, within 15 miles of Route 1, from Hodgdon to
the south and the intersection of Route 1 and Edmond Road in Caribou to
the north
• Improved properties with easily demolished buildings could be considered
• All proposals should include if available
o A current site and/or survey, both are preferred
o Any known Deed Covenants or Restrictions that impact the property
o Copies of state permits and any local permit requirements
o A copy of the Deed
o Environmental Site Assessments
Public entities are also encouraged to respond.
ISSUE DATE September 3, 2026
QUESTIONS DUE BY September 14, 2026 – 4:30 PM (EST)
RFP RESPONSES DUE BY September 28, 2026 – 4:30 PM (EST)
Any questions regarding this search should be sent to Justin Tibbetts at:
justin.tibbetts@aroostook.me.us
Please be advised that all answers to questions, notifications, releases, and addendums
associated with this RFP will be posted at:
https://aroostook.me.us/information/bids-proposals/
The County will make no attempt to contact interested parties with updated information. It
is the responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the above web page for any and all
notifications, releases, and addendums associated with this RFP.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “County of Aroostook –
County Jail Land Search”, and delivered or e-mailed by the above due date.
Please submit price quotes to:
County of Aroostook
Commissioners’ Office
Attn: Justin Tibbetts
144 Sweden Street, Suite 1
Caribou, ME 04736
and/or
justin.tibbetts@aroostook.me.us
The County of Aroostook reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.