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RAPPAHANNOCK REGIONAL JAIL
Rappahannock Regional Jail Authority
Fredericksburg, Virginia

MMM provided architectural, engineering, and planning services for the complete design and construction administration of this 252,000 SF, 596-bed regional jail facility. In addition to the operational capacity of 596 beds, the design included 38 classification cells and 20 medical beds with a future expansion capability to 984 general-housing beds. The project included dormitory (open housing) modules and masonry cells for one, two, or four inmates per cell. The facility conformed to all ADA design requirements, as well as Virginia Department of Corrections and American Corrections Association standards.

The scope of services included:

> Full site development of 120 acres, including roads, walkways, 550,000 gallon surface water storage tanks, wells, an off-site treatment plant upgrade, and three miles of off-site water sewer force main
> Full HVAC and electrical distribution system expansion, with reserve capacity for future growth
> Security planning to minimize disruption during next phase of the expansion
> Commercial or staff operated food service and laundry capability
> Computerized booking control
> Vehicle sallyports
> Security glazing
> Administrative, staff, and training areas
> Automated inmate garment retrieval system
> Electronic security, with state-of-the-art electronic access locking system
> Security surveillance electronics (CCTV cameras, surveillance, emergency locking, and fire alarm



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