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Commissioners approve 30-day termination to current jail medical provider and conditionally accept new contract
Summary
DuBois County commissioners authorized the sheriff to send a 30-day termination notice to the county's current jail medical provider and conditionally approved a new contract pending county attorney review of indemnity language.
The DuBois County commissioners authorized the sheriff's office to issue a 30-day termination notice to the county's current jail medical contractor and approved moving forward with a new vendor, contingent on the county attorney's review and acceptance of indemnity language.
County counsel and procurement staff said they had negotiated indemnification changes with the proposed new provider and had requested final language. Commissioners approved the plan to terminate the existing provider under the contract's 30-day notice provision and to execute a new agreement once the county attorney signs off on the indemnity and liability terms.
Why it matters: Jail medical services are an essential county function. Transitioning vendors requires careful contract review to ensure continuity of care and proper legal protection for the county.
Details and next steps: County counsel will confirm the final indemnity wording and staff will present the final contract to the board. The sheriff was authorized to send the required termination letter to the incumbent provider, with the intended end date set according to the 30-day contract notice period. The board recorded the motion and approved it by voice vote.
Ending: The county attorney and sheriff will coordinate to send the termination notice and finalize the new provider agreement for execution once indemnity language is approved.
