1. The commissioner of administration is authorized to enter into a contract with a developer for the design and construction of a minimum security correctional facility in any city located within at least four counties.

2. The commissioner shall advertise for proposers in accordance with the requirements of section 8.250. The commissioner shall select the five most qualified design and construction teams and ask each of the five to submit a schematic design proposal for the facility along with a detailed construction bid. The commissioner shall select the proposer who provides the lowest and best proposal based on the preestablished criteria.