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Low bid for Mono County jail comes in under estimate; county still faces $4–5 million funding gap
Summary
The low construction bid for the county jail project was roughly $30.5 million, below the county estimate but still leaving a multi‑million‑dollar gap. Staff said the Board will consider contract award paperwork on May 13 while continuing work on bond approvals and public outreach.
Mono County staff announced on Tuesday that the low construction bid for the county jail project was about $30.5 million — below the most recent estimate but still short of the county’s total project budget and financing needs.
Why it matters: The county’s replacement jail is a multi‑year capital project. The low bid shortens the gap to an estimated $4–5 million from previous projections near $7 million, but the board and staff must still secure financing and state approvals before construction can begin.
What staff said: Public Works…
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