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The board acknowledged receipt of a request for qualifications (RFQ) for a construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) HVAC services project for the Administration Building and referred the RFQ documentation to Buildings and Grounds and legal for recommendation. Staff listed three submittals: Geno Construction of Idaho Inc., Walker Construction, and a submission marked from a Boise address for Core/Core-related firm; the board’s action was to refer the proposals for review.

The board rejected informal bids for a modular building relocation at the fairgrounds after staff reported submitted bids exceeded the county’s cost estimate.

The board approved an annual facility-use agreement with Lakeland School District to allow juvenile-diversion classes at district facilities; Doug Hall presented the agreement and said there is no cost to the county.

The board approved five three-year memorandums of understanding related to the county radio network (SWIWIN) for agencies that use the county’s 9-1-1 radio system — Kootenai County Emergency Medical Services System; Kootenai County Fire and Rescue; court security (Kootenai County bailiffs); Spirit Lake Fire Protection District; and the Spirit Lake Police Department. Lieutenant Jeff Howard explained the MOUs are required every three years for agencies that use the radio network.

The board approved a RapidSOS annex for nonemergency call automation and a related statement of work. Lieutenant Jeff Howard said RapidSOS is offering a six-month trial for nonemergent call handling to replace the current, limited free service. Howard said the county negotiated implementation down to $2,500 charged to the enhanced fund budget and that the vendor requires a three-year contract term to provide the six-month free trial; the contract includes an appropriations clause.

At the airport, the board approved a lease termination (AAL-430) for Victor Walters’ hangar sale and a ground lease (AAL-2025-1500) for purchase by Tall Ship Hangars LLC. Kim Stevenson said the lot is 13,050 square feet and will generate annual revenue of $4,280.40.

The board also proclaimed September as Kootenai County Preparedness Month, to be led by the Office of Emergency Management and promoted via county social media, website materials and handouts; Sarah Long said the campaign will encourage residents to register for the county’s Alert Kootenai notification system.

Finally, the board approved Resolution 2025-65 to release funds covering additional interest and penalties collected on property tax for the period Oct. 20, 2022, through Dec. 2023; Chief Deputy Treasurer Jill Smith explained the payment is connected to a recent Supreme Court case and asked for approval of the release for that period.

Motions on the items carried during the meeting; staff were directed to return with contracts or negotiated terms where applicable.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","8/26/25 Kootenai County Idaho Board of County Commissioners: Business Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners approved a series of contracts, MOUs, an airport lease transaction and a proclamation during its Aug. 26 business meeting.","taxTitle","Kootenai County, Idaho","taxId",3567,"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},6483569,"Kootenai County awards $1.884 million contract for jail HVAC upgrade; commissioners note budget shortfall",179,476000,655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681034-2ac06614f3c9b448f5cf5a414f912d6c&start=476&end=655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681034-2ac06614f3c9b448f5cf5a414f912d6c/thumbnail_476000.jpg","/articles/6483569/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Kootenai-County-awards-1884-million-contract-for-jail-HVAC-upgrade-commissioners-note-budget-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483569-a4702ae0967065bbbe4e00cca80f9a85/orig.mp4?Expires=1776621053&Signature=cjT2NkdRuEUegUW56isK0VEPeofPy3nWODvWPs3IQGWHR5~2WQBUIpTeEnOTQPasG4hqgGYmWbbRYVzdVXWrkSTPezfogQBjvEjC5PAFWQsQlW076tlzO9rEB0-aU6Nrf4GlcEzg-oH7qoXrrZ6apMFH0fQJh2Gz9nitvfeX8xnBx4QyiX8XNotOlvuzyfDbTphZO~sJ4zIhlQKns2oSWMDG~WXAhBZ5rx5juHjgBCE1qMv3FLcoxHeVYd~jK1klNtu31r84mRr8gbomGHqDVoCr2qbGCcW2qi9DXnNpEYJqA35X7oKEDLU2gafHaoxoxS9pCcHd9yPQwyVP~sUdlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners voted Aug. 26 to award a contract to Apollo Mechanical Contractors for HVAC upgrades at the Kootenai County Jail in a motion approved during the board’s business meeting.

Director Vohler, who presented the project, told commissioners the county received a single bid from Apollo Mechanical Contractors for $1,884,000. He said the county had previously set aside $1,433,000 for construction, creating a shortfall that staff are working to address.

Vohler explained that the county has $400,000 currently earmarked for a juvenile justice chiller project and recommended deferring that project to help cover the higher cost. “Bringing in the additional $400,000, we're still just a little bit short and, that we need, 50,587 out of fund balance,” Vohler said. He also told the board an alternate supplier submitted pricing late that could reduce the overall cost: “There could be some cost savings with that up to maybe $300,000.” Later in the discussion a commissioner summarized the budget gap as “450,000 roughly, almost 451,000 past what we have budgeted for this project,” and Vohler agreed.

Vohler said staff will continue review with the project engineer and pursue any allowable substitutions; if acceptable, the county intends to present a contract with a change order that would not exceed the $1,884,000 bid cap. He said the late supplier pricing arrived after the bid date and is under evaluation to confirm it meets specifications and structural requirements.

After the presentation, a motion to award the contract to Apollo Mechanical Contractors passed during the meeting. The board voted to issue a notice to proceed to the apparent low bidder and directed staff to return with a final contract reflecting any negotiated savings or required change orders.

The board did not adopt a final funding source in the motion; Vohler said any additional funds would be allocated when staff return with the final contract.","The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners voted Aug. 26 to award a contract to Apollo Mechanical Contractors for HVAC upgrades at the Kootenai County Jail in a motion approved during the board’s business meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Kootenai County commissioners approve multiple contracts, MOUs and a proclamation in Aug. 26 meeting

Kootenai County awards $1.884 million contract for jail HVAC upgrade; commissioners note budget shortfall