BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Officials have advertised for construction bids for a $70 million jail for Burleigh and Morton counties.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that the project will be divided into general, electrical and mechanical contracts. Burleigh County Sheriff Pat Heinert says there also will be a specialized contract for jail security.
The deadline to submit bids is February 18th. Construction is to start in the spring.
Voters in both counties in June 2014 approved an additional sales tax to pay for the 475-inmate jail. It's expected to start holding prisoners in early 2017.