This project provides for the planning, design, and renovation/modification of the Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC) for use primarily as a short-term holding and central processing facility. The original building was built in 1961 with the High Rise/Tower and other modular units constructed thereafter. The project provides for demolition of dilapidated, out-of-operation structures including demolition of the High Rise/Tower, five vacant modular units and the Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU) pod, which is currently used by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Prior to demolition, the existing utilities will be rerouted, and a new utility structure will be built. HHS will be relocated from the CIU pod to a temporary location in the occupied building while renovation of their final location is completed. Renovation of other select areas of the building is included. The work will be done in phases due to the complexity of the project and the need to keep the main building operational throughout the project.

Construction started in mid-2021 and is scheduled for completion in spring 2023.

Council Resolution 13-356, passed by the Montgomery County Council in 1995, approved a two-jail system which includes the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) located in Boyds and the Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC) located in Rockville. The current MCDC was the designated location for the intake and release of all inmates. Functions included the Central Processing Unit (CPU); the Maryland County District Court Commissioners; evaluation for pre-trial services, medical and mental health assessments; centralized records and storage; and DOCR training. The facility also provides beds for housing inmates during intake process. After many years of service, the building is no longer in good repair and does not meet all the current State and County requirements. To meet the requirements of the Council Resolution, MCDC needs to be replaced or renovated sufficiently in order to operate fully until a future new Justice Center can be constructed in its place. To provide an immediate response to these issues, the project proposes a limited renovation of the buildings remaining after demolition of unused structures. As part of the renovation, and in order to continue to provide these services, specific changes will be implemented to meet current State and County requirements. In addition, a general refresh of spaces is needed to provide a conducive workspace for the staff for the immediate future. Demolition of five vacant modular structures and the partially occupied CIU pod will save maintenance and energy costs. Annual maintenance costs for this facility routinely reach and sometimes exceed $100,000.

Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, Department of General Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions, Department of Police, Fire and Rescue Service, Sheriff's Office, District Court of Maryland, State of Maryland, City of Rockville, Washington Gas, and PEPCO.