Rehabilitation and
Restoration Inside Safe
Environments

‘RISE IDOC: Rehabilitation and Restoration Inside Safe Environments’ (RISE IDOC) is an initiative dedicated to creating safe, accessible, and restorative correctional environments that transform lives, strengthen family and community connections, and foster a supportive culture for both individuals in custody and staff while advancing rehabilitative opportunities through education, programming, and innovation.

An 800-bed women’s facility and a 1,500-bed men’s facility will be built in Crest Hill, IL.

RISE IDOC is currently in the project initiation and planning phase, which will result in a project charter that describes conceptual scope, schedule, and cost.

IDOC is working with the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) and the Vanir/Milhouse Joint Venture team (VMJV), who serve as the project’s Construction Manager and Owner’s Advisor.

CDB will host a series of industry outreach events for prospective vendors on June 24, 2026 in Edwardsville, and June 26, 2026 in Chicago.

On or after July 24, 2026, CDB will publish a Professional Services Bulletin seeking proposals for a Progressive Design Build Entity (PDBE) team to design and build the new facility.

CDB projects typically involve three (3) major phases: Planning, Design and Construction. There is a projected 5-year window for completing construction.

A more detailed timeline will be determined after a contract is awarded to a Progressive Design Build Entity (PDBE).

A PDBE is a team of construction and design professionals who form a single entity which will be responsible for both the design and construction of this project.

The PDBE will be an integral part of RISE IDOC with its own expertise, skills, and knowledge that will support the overall project schedule.