Commissioners warned jail‑health costs could rise after RFP yields higher bids
Hospital district staff told the court it has budgeted an estimated $3.3 million increase for county jail health services pending an RFP; the district used the average of the two highest bids as a conservative placeholder and said a conditional award is on the upcoming agenda.
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Commissioners flagged a projected $3.3 million increase in jail health care for FY2026 during a budget presentation from the hospital district. "Am I reading this correctly? A $3,300,000 increase from last year's budget to this year?" one commissioner asked; the presenter confirmed the number and explained why the amount is elevated.
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