The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Construction.” The term includes the preparation of drawings and specifications for facilities; erecting, building, altering, remodeling, improving or extending such facilities; and the inspection and supervision of the construction of such facilities. The term does not include any interest in land.

“County.” Any county of this Commonwealth.

“Department.” The Department of Corrections of the Commonwealth.

“Facility.” The term includes any building and related facility, initial equipment, machinery and utilities necessary or appropriate for the criminal justice purpose for which the particular facility was constructed.

“Local correctional facility.” Any jail, prison or detention facility operated by a county or jointly by more than one county and used for the confinement of persons for safe custody. The term does not include any facility used for the detention or confinement of juveniles.