Wichita County reviews $13,540 proposal to fix jail roof leaks; flashing repair disputed

Wichita County Commissioners Court on May 9 reviewed a facilities report on widespread roof leaks at the county jail and a contractor proposal of $13,540 to repair multiple leaks, excluding a separate water test and the flashing repair staff say likely caused the worst damage.

County jail staff told the court the facility has multiple leak sites across the newer jail building, with the worst problems in Hallway 1 where heavy rain damages ceiling tiles and risks further interior damage. The county presented a written proposal from Jay Reynolds (formerly Techta Corporation) that covers patching punctures, tears and loose membrane areas for $13,540; a separate water test to locate the Hallway 1 unit leak was quoted at $2,500, and the contractor said the work does not include flashing repair for the…