The Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) has announced it is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified firms to address the renovation and/or replacement of the existing Circuit Courthouse Complex in Baltimore City (US).

The Complex is comprised of the Clarence M. Mitchell Courthouse (opened in 1900) and Courthouse East (opened in 1932). The age and design of the Complex are negatively impacting the operation of the facilities. MSA and the Circuit Court for Baltimore City are seeking options to address this issue.

Options to be considered include, but are not limited to, one, or a combination of, the following:

1. Housing all or most of the Circuit Courthouse Complex in a new or renovated building at a suitable location in the City of Baltimore other than the current Circuit Courthouse Complex;
2. Construction of a new criminal courthouse “adjacent” to the existing Circuit Courthouse Complex to provide a modern and secure criminal court facility, together with whatever other improvements to the current Circuit Courthouse Complex are feasible;
3. New use options for either or both of the existing courthouse buildings if the courthouse function moves from the current Circuit Courthouse Complex to another location; and
4. Financing alternatives for the options listed above, including, but not limited to, long term leases and public/private partnerships.

In April 2011, MSA released a feasibility study related to the Complex. Among other things, the study examined the existing conditions of the Complex, identified the anticipated future needs of the Court and provided an estimate of the cost of construction to accomplish the program described in the report. The complete study can be viewed on the MSA’s website. The study was awarded to AECOM Design in April, 2009. 

It is intended that qualified respondents will be issued a Request for Information (RFI) that will serve as the basis of establishing a shortlist of firms that may be invited to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) if deemed necessary by MSA. The RFI is anticipated to be issued in early 2017. 

The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is December 15, 2016.