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Johns said he and his engineers inspected the cells and met with CoreCivic and DLR, the architecture and engineering firm that designed the original Adams County Correctional Facility. He said some cells show rust and spalling and would require metal repair, cleaning and painting, but that enough cells appear serviceable to meet the county’s needs.

\"Typically, right now, in today's market, it would cost somewhere between $40,000 and $45,000 per cell to make those brand new in today's market,\" Johns said. \"We believe that it would cost approximately $12,000 to $15,000 per cell to get those back to the same standard. If you were to need and use 30 to 35 of those cells... it's basically a $3.5 to $4,000,000 net savings to reuse those.\"

Why it matters: The board is considering options to replace an aging 1975-era jail facility. Reusing existing modular cells could shrink the county's construction budget and reduce procurement lead time if the units are structurally sound and meet current standards.

What consultants proposed: Johns said DLR produced an early program estimate that a jail or justice center sized to use the on-site cells would be roughly 70,000 to 90,000 square feet. Johns said he is evaluating the program and intends to deliver two items within about 30–45 days: schematic footprints showing how the existing cells would be incorporated, and a preliminary budget comparing new construction to reuse of the cells.

Board response and next steps: Supervisors asked about funding options, including potential federal assistance and a bond if other funding is not available. Johns told the board he would narrow the DLR program to make the proposal more feasible and would return with more precise cost estimates and schematic drawings. No formal vote or commitment was taken; Johns said he would follow up and provide the board with the materials he described.

Context and limits: Johns and the board discussed the condition of the existing cells and the need for engineering verification. Johns and DLR conducted a preliminary review and concluded reuse is feasible, but Johns emphasized that individual cells may require cutting out rusted metal and other repairs before they can be certified for use. The board did not authorize a purchase or construction contract at the meeting.

Ending: The county expects to receive the schematic program and preliminary budget from Johns and DLR in roughly 30–45 days, at which point the board may take additional steps, including more detailed cost analysis, site engineering and discussions of funding sources.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3/17/25 Regular Meeting of the Adams County, MS Board of Supervisors","oneSentenceSummary","Buddy Johns, president of Modcorp, told the Adams County Board of Supervisors that modular jail cells left from the county's existing correctional facility could be refurbished and reused in a new justice center, potentially saving the county roughly $3.5 to $4 million.","taxTitle","Adams County, Mississippi","taxId",70888,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6626672,"Board approves fence work, accepts culvert and asphalt bids and clears T‑Mobile permit; generator purchase authorized to proceed pending final quotes",171,1764000,1935000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2749866-66311d615209325267795ce67ab28cf3&start=1764&end=1935","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2749866-66311d615209325267795ce67ab28cf3/thumbnail_1764000.jpg","/articles/6626672/Adams-County/Mississippi/Board-approves-fence-work-accepts-culvert-and-asphalt-bids-and-clears-TMobile-permit-generator-purchase-authorized-to-proceed-pending-final-quotes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6626672-48066e78df1b9e288b43615454783e61/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167476&Signature=dVWs4oBAAaoEUQC9U6Qwh9eM6gwS68dFeA9HOV~cK~0oPyc02C8rU9cs~sogYXcxp7wbND39vA0nkeVa7B-YaMTrchhJrP1gaekkkgKET5-YRUGg731Nuf2lVsLQCz3MJEib1PI3Tf20PagNjbKJbVhDeQ-dliwObxCXnYXwljWfYAoyw3Wd9n9Y6g5n75FNaeZcJAY7-DlyTVezhWKEVd4u7h2zoPwUxUme9wcKRQ5yhD0JER~1uEXyTVfulN7IdhHuHAvkL13UAfUkolnRwQT02LmJzKgMv2fULODDNAf0Hqi3ZSOOJx8eKqJ9QhQGZXfgn-4xOlGYde9FE~lNdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Adams County Board of Supervisors moved on several infrastructure and procurement items, approving the immediate installation of a perimeter fence at a county facility, accepting low bids on multiple culvert sizes and asphalt work, approving a T‑Mobile equipment permit, and authorizing staff to proceed with procuring a standby generator once competing quotes were confirmed.

Fence and security posts: County staff reported the fence installation will proceed in phases. The board approved a motion to accept phase 1 (post setting) and proceed with installation; the motion passed unanimously.

Generator quotes and emergency power: County staff reported two vendor recommendations for a standby generator: one vendor recommended a liquid-cooled 32 kW unit at $38,300 and another recommended a 24 kW air-cooled unit at about $15,003.64. Staff and supervisors discussed that a 32 kW liquid-cooled unit is typically recommended where air conditioning and other loads must run during an outage and that a 24 kW air-cooled generator may be undersized for full facility loads. Board members asked for a second quote on the 32 kW option so bids could be compared \"apples to apples.\" After receiving the missing quote later the board authorized procurement staff to move forward using the lowest compliant bid and to shift budget lines as needed to cover the selected unit.

Culvert and asphalt bids: Procurement reported multiple bids for culvert pipe and a single bid for asphalt. G & L Supply submitted the lowest prices across a range of poly and metal culvert sizes and offered delivery within 24–48 hours at no charge; the board accepted the \"lowest and best\" recommendation and authorized staff to use G & L when the product and delivery window met county needs. APAC provided the only bid for some asphalt mixes; the board approved the county to use the submitted asphalt pricing as listed in the procurement packet.

T‑Mobile permit: Spencer Stokesman, county permitting staff, summarized a T‑Mobile application to attach equipment (two hybrid cables, two equipment cabinets and associated gear) to an existing tower or structure in portions of Natchez and Avalon Liberty Road. Stokesman said orderless requirements have been met and fees paid. The board approved the permit request by unanimous vote.

Why it matters: The actions move forward safety, emergency preparedness and routine road and drainage maintenance. The generator decision is tied to continuity for critical systems (communications, 911 dispatch) and the board discussed matching size and cooling type to expected facility load.

Ending: Staff will secure a second 32 kW quote, finalize procurement paperwork and report back with vendor selection and budget-line details. For culvert and asphalt purchases, staff will use G & L Supply or the next-lowest local bidder if G & L cannot meet delivery needs.","The Adams County Board approved phase-one fence installation, accepted low bids for culverts and asphalt, approved a T‑Mobile permit and authorized staff to proceed with generator procurement once competing 32 kW quotes were confirmed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6626676,"Board approves pay application for Chester Willis Field lighting; retainage release deferred pending lighting and drainage checks",578,834000,1412000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2749866-66311d615209325267795ce67ab28cf3&start=834&end=1412","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2749866-66311d615209325267795ce67ab28cf3/thumbnail_834000.jpg","/articles/6626676/Adams-County/Mississippi/Board-approves-pay-application-for-Chester-Willis-Field-lighting-retainage-release-deferred-pending-lighting-and-drainage-checks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6626676-096e7e1dd1781a36972238758f0775e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167476&Signature=OYW0SBbOEEa0NMbNj25yevkqgc4GlV8QqNX7VsIheKQBK8STRU8VXOvlPe~AUVJChY1slQqHqbni8Ll13YZnjwpUhrAWST3~stj3fLrwB6P~UB21~FSQAswJtH9GEo6FgpxKb7Jl5GluyR2Q2by3KCd4VqefGAHMrVQuQS1qraeBnztmGoi8zjb3uWC3bx4mBexJivWvgh8GoIXNQMbKktdqm1mWMK8uN4k7mDmNEKALmsa3xqPlWm4YxAgGS-Zkc3pxWB-mvvj6CNkEB91TGdXqT1fXoiCv1sX-Y3RB7W6XWeU05ywdZrtW7triEGXTUOJHThCWmQtvtUtGqlt46A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Project manager Joey Burr (recorded as Joey Burr/Joey Furr in the minutes) told the Adams County Board that the Chester Willis Field baseball project has reached substantial completion and presented pay application paperwork for the contractor, Southern Electric Corporation.

Burr asked the board to approve pay application number 5 for $67,786.64, citing the board’s prior acceptance of substantial completion on Oct. 3. He said that release of retainage — pay application number 6, $15,260 — would follow final acceptance once the contractor completed the punch list. \"This is their final payment of the retainage that we the money that we have retained for to be sure that they completed their punch list,\" Burr said.

The board moved and seconded a motion to approve the requested payment; the motion carried.

Lighting and safety concerns: Several supervisors raised concerns about drainage at the field and about safety lights under the bleachers and at the rear of the stadium. Board members said the rear lights are a safety issue for children and elderly people using the site after dark and asked whether the rear and under-bleacher lights were tied to a photocell so they turn on automatically at night. Burr said he would check with the contractor on switches, photocells and timers.

Retainage deferred pending verification: Some board members said they were not comfortable releasing retainage until they confirmed the rear and under-bleacher lights were set up on a photocell or otherwise operating automatically. The board directed staff to confirm the lights’ control method and asked the project manager to coordinate with Johnny (county staff) and the contractor; Burr said he would call Johnny and the contractor and return with clarification at a subsequent meeting. The board did not release the retainage at the meeting.

Project accounting: Burr told the board the original contract sum was $2,219,800 and that one change order — lighting under the bleachers plus service for a future restroom/locker-room building — was $85,400. Burr said the contractor has completed punch-list work and provided a letter recommending final acceptance; he recommended approval of the pay requests subject to verification of the light controls.

Ending: The board approved pay application number 5 for $67,786.64. The $15,260 retainage payment (pay application number 6) and final acceptance were left contingent on contractor verification that the newly installed safety lights operate as designed (photocell/timer) and on staff confirmation that drainage issues noted by supervisors are being addressed.","Adams County project manager presented pay application and a final acceptance letter for Chester Willis Field sports lighting. The board approved a pay application for a contractor’s work but deferred final release of retainage until county staff confirm that newly installed safety lights come on via photocell and drainage issues are addressed.","actionData","errors"]

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Consultants say modular cells from former CoreCivic site could cut jail build cost by about $3.5–4 million

Board approves fence work, accepts culvert and asphalt bids and clears T‑Mobile permit; generator purchase authorized to proceed pending final quotes

Board approves pay application for Chester Willis Field lighting; retainage release deferred pending lighting and drainage checks