Madison Police Department – South District and Police Evidence Operations
July 2, 2026 Update
Quarter 3 2026 Update
The predesign phase began in April 2026 that includes space programming and preliminary site planning. Ongoing work during the predesign phase includes space needs analysis and programming, conceptual test fit studies to determine the size and location of each department function, room data sheets to establish room design requirements, and preparation of preliminary site plan drawings. This phase will define the general size and location of the proposed building on the site. Completion of the predesign phase is planned around the end of August 2026. The next schematic design phase is currently planned to begin in September and run through January 2027.
Project Details
Project Information
Project Overview
The project will collocate the South District Police and Police Property and Evidence Facility at the site of the former Town of Madison Town Hall site. The program will incorporate several Madison Police Department functions including the relocation of the existing South District Police at Hughes Place to make space for future development, as well as consolidation of Police Property and Evidence and Storage Operations from four separate locations into one location.
Project Schedule
City User Agency: City of Madison Police
A/E Consultant RFP #14030-0-2025-BP Advertisement: August 5, 2025
A/E Consultant RFP Due Date: September 19, 2025
RFP documents can be found on VendorNet and DemandStar.
"All information regarding dates/times/locations are informational and should be verified with the RFP documents"
Planning and Design: Quarter 1 2026 through Quarter 3 2027
Construction and Bid Doc Preparation: Quarter 3 2027 thru Quarter 4 2027
1st Advertisement of Bid: Quarter 3 2028 available only on Bid Express
Contractor's Bid Talk (Virtual): TBD
Pre-Bid Contractor's Building/Site Tour: TBD
Bid Due Date: TBD
Construction Start Date: Quarter 1 2029
Expected Completion Date: Quarter 4 2030
"All information regarding dates/times/locations are informational and should be verified with official bidding documents posted on Bid Express."
Public Involvement
There are a number of points of contact during this project where the public is encouraged to give feedback as part of public information meetings and public hearings. Dates, times and locations will be indicated below as this project progresses.
Public Information Meetings
TBD
City Process Meetings
TBD
Project Updates
July 2, 2026 Update
Quarter 3 2026 Update
The predesign phase began in April 2026 that includes space programming and preliminary site planning. Ongoing work during the predesign phase includes space needs analysis and programming, conceptual test fit studies to determine the size and location of each department function, room data sheets to establish room design requirements, and preparation of preliminary site plan drawings. This phase will define the general size and location of the proposed building on the site. Completion of the predesign phase is planned around the end of August 2026. The next schematic design phase is currently planned to begin in September and run through January 2027.
April 6, 2026 Update
Quarter 2 2026 Update
Candidate interviews for Architect and Engineering (A/E) design services have been completed. Engberg Anderson Architects is the selected design firm. The A/E contract approvals are in final review and approvals. The predesign phase is planned to begin in April 2026 that will include space programming and preliminary site planning. Completion of the predesign phase is planned in August 2026.
January 7, 2026 Update
Quarter 1 2026 Update
RFP #14030-0-2025-BP Proposals for A/E consulting and design services have been received and evaluated by the review panel for the South District Police Station and Property & Evidence Storage Facility project. Candidate interviews are scheduled in mid-January 2026. Final candidate selection and award is planned to be completed by the end of February. Design is scheduled to begin in March or April of 2026.
October 8, 2025 Update
Quarter 4 2025 Update
RFP #14030-0-2025-BP Proposals for A/E consulting and design services have been received by the due date of September 19, 2025 for the South District Police Station and Property & Evidence Storage Facility project. The A/E proposals are currently under review by the City evaluation team. Design is scheduled to begin in January or February 2026.
August 6, 2025 Update
RFP #14030-0-2025-BP for A/E consulting and design services for the South District Police Station and Property & Evidence Storage Facility project was released yesterday, August 5th. RFP documents are available on VendorNet and DemandStar.