Request for Proposals/Sheriff Detention & Administrative Facility
Otero County Request for Proposals
Project Delivery Method Utilizing Design/Build June 20, 2022
Information to Bidders:
Otero County requests proposals for Design/Build of Sheriff Detention Facility and Sheriff Administrative Facility at 222 E 2nd Street, La Junta, CO.
Mandatory Pre-submittal Conference:
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., at the Otero County Courthouse, 13 W 3rd Street, Room 107, La Junta, CO 81050.
Bid packets can be picked up in the Otero County Commissioners Office, Room #212 of the Otero County Courthouse, or on the Otero County website.
If you have questions, please contact Amy White-Tanabe, County Administrator, at 719-383-3000.
***Important Notice*** /NW Entrance Closure/Elections
Please note that the ADA-accessible door, NW entrance to the courthouse, will be CLOSED, and completely inaccessible starting Saturday, June 25th through Friday, July 1, 2022, due to construction. The East entrance will still be available and ADA access to the 2nd floor by way of the elevator is possible. By calling the Administrative Office at (719) 383-3000 or the Clerk & Recorders' Office at (719) 383-3020, help is available to determine how to accommodate special needs but please be aware and plan accordingly that it could take longer to accomplish personal business on these days.
ADA access to the downstairs offices of Probation, County Court, DMV, and Child Welfare will not be available during these days.
Please call if you're needing to reschedule an appointment or request special accommodations.
Department of Human Services/Child Welfare (719) 383-3168
Department of Motor Vehicles (719) 384-2801
Probation (719) 384-5973
County Court (719) 384-4721
Where can I drop off my ballot or vote in person?
Otero County Clerk’s Office M-F 8a-5p (6/20-6/27) VSPC/Ballot drop-off location
13 W 3rd St., Rm. 210 Saturday, June 25th 8a-12p**
La Junta, CO 81050 Tuesday, June 28th (Election Day) 7a-7p
*Standalone ballot box South parking lot of Courthouse 24/7 from 6/6-6/28/22
**On Saturday, June 25th, call (719) 383-3024 for special assistance.
Town of Fowler Mon-Thurs (6/6-6/27) 8a-5p Ballot drop off only
114 E Cranston Ave. Fridays 8a-12p Ballot drop off only
Fowler, CO 81039 Tues, 6/28 (Election Day) 7a-7p Ballot drop off only
Rocky Ford City Hall Mon-Thurs (6/6-6/27) 7a-5:30p Ballot drop off only
203 S Main St. Fridays CLOSED
Rocky Ford, CO 81067 Tues, 6/28 (Election Day) 7a-7p Ballot drop off only
ADA-accessible voting machines are available at any VSPC listed above.
High Prairie Homes Attainable Housing Project
The Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development team, the Southern Colorado Economic Development District, and High Prairie Homes will deliver 127 dwellings, including single-family homes and duplexes, in 2022-2023.
This project is a concerted effort and regional partnership between the local, county, state, and federal governments. Attainable housing that is long-term, safe, and energy-efficient, will provide opportunities for both homeownership and rentals to the local workforce.
Learn more and apply through the yellow box!
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