Mono County Jail Project (Under Construction)

In 2017, Mono County obtained a grant from the California “Board of State and Community Corrections” (BSCC) for $25,000,000 to build a new jail in Bridgeport, California. 

The County completed site due diligence, gained approvals various State agencies  to establish the project. 

Mono County hired Lionakis, an expert in Corrections facility design, to design the jail and final site improvements. 

The Construction contract was awarded to Broward Builders, Inc. and construction is underway.

Mono County Public Works provides a recurring update on the Jail Project at the first Board of Supervisors Meeting each month. 

Project Schedule

Completed 2021-2022 

• Site due diligence. 
• Removal of existing medical equipment and stored materials from old hospital building.

Completed 2023-2024 

• Hazardous Materials abatement and monitoring in old hospital building. 
• ​Approval received from the California State Department of Finance to continue the design process.  
• Site utility relocation work and Demolition of old Hospital Building.  
• Extensive site soils testing.

Completed 2024-2025 

• Finalized plans incorporating comments from the State Fire Marshall. 
• Completed Ground Lease Approval with the State Department of General Services (DGS) and the BSCC. 
• Obtained County building permits. 
• Obtained authorization from the BSCC to advertise the project for bid. 
• Advertised project for bids – February 28th, 2025. 
• Bid Opening – April 30th, 2025. 
• Construction Contract Award by County of Mono – May 13th, 2025.
• Bid summary and revised project costs approved by BSCC and Contract Award by State Department of Finance.
• Notice to Proceed issued to Contractor August 4th, 2025.

August 2025 to August 2027 Construction – In Progress 

• Project is currently on schedule, approximately 30% complete. 
• Approximately $5M expended.
• Recently completed activities include deep ground improvement, rough site grading, under-slab utilities, and concrete footings. 

August 2027 – Anticipated completion 

• Occupancy/Inmates move in.