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The following is a press release and fact sheet from the U.S. General Service Administration.
Bradley M. Scott, GSA Regional Administrator: (816) 926-7201
Charlie Cook, GSA Public Affairs Officer, (816) 823-1043
Date: December 10, 2007
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – U.S. Senator Christopher S. “Kit” Bond joined the U.S. General
Services Administration today at the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce to unveil the design
concepts of the proposed Jefferson City U.S. courthouse.
Architects of the new courthouse have created a classic curved facade that pulls the building
to the corner of Lafayette and East State Street. The building’s curvature creates a public
square and offers building occupants views of the river and the capitol.
"The design of this new courthouse embraces the characteristics of Jefferson City and creates an inviting atmosphere focused on the community," said Brad Scott, GSA Regional Administrator. "Putting this new courthouse on the bluff at the old prison site represents the perfect combination of history and opportunity."
"We at GSA are grateful to have such a wonderful team behind this project. From our Congressional delegation and world-class contractors to our dedicated tenants and outstanding project team, this project will set the standard for future courthouse construction projects," Scott said.
Through GSA’s Design Excellence Program, Kallmann, McKinnel and Wood Architects, Inc.
was selected as the lead design firm for the new courthouse. J.E. Dunn Construction has been
hired as the construction contractor.
The GSA Design Excellence Program establishes nationwide policies and procedures for
selecting the finest and most appropriate architects and artists for GSA commissions. This
program also implements rigorous review processes to produce facilities and civic artworks of
outstanding quality and value. Under the auspices of the program, distinguished private-sector
design professionals were appointed by the Commissioner of GSA’s Public Buildings Service
to assist KMW and their teams.
When completed, the courthouse will be the new home of the Western District of Missouri’s
Central Division, part of the U.S. Court’s Eighth Circuit. Federal court and related offices in
Jefferson City are currently located in the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse Building at 131
West High Street, and at several leased properties in the downtown area.
Project updates may be found on-line at: www.gsa.gov/r6news
Construction of a new U.S. Courthouse in Jefferson City, Mo., is expected to begin in 2008.
The U.S. Courts and other offices are currently located in the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
Building at 131 West High Street, and at several leased properties in the downtown area.
This project first began in March of 1999 following a Congressional request to correct security,
consolidation and space issues in the existing federal court facilities. A study completed by
GSA in 2001 concluded the Jefferson City court facilities required substantial updates.
Design funding in the amount of $5.2 million was secured in late 2005, and an agreement was
reached with the Missouri State Penitentiary Redevelopment Commission on January 17,
2006, to receive eight acres of land for construction of the new U.S. Courthouse.
Project Location: Old Prison Site – West (Corner of Lafayette and State streets)
Project Scope: This courthouse will provide space for two District Courtrooms, two Magistrate
Courtrooms and associated chambers to support each of these courtrooms. In addition to the
courtrooms/chambers, there will be space for a Bankruptcy Chamber, the United States
Marshals Service, United States Attorney, Probation and Pretrial Services. There will also be
space for GSA, Senators and Congressmen.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $71 million
Project Milestones:
Design Funding: November 2005
Site Selection: January 2006
Architect/Engineer Contract Award: February 2007
Construction Manager as Constructor Award: March 2007
Design Selection: December 2007
Prime Contractors:
Kallmann, McKinnell and Wood Architects, Inc. (GSA Design Excellence Program Selection)
J.E. Dunn Construction (Construction Manager as Constructor)
Drawing of Front Entrance
Drawing of View from River
Model of Front Entrance
Model of View from Bridge
Model Areial View
Google Map with Site Selected
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