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Commissioners award $133,100 bid to MS Johnson for jail kitchen replacements
Summary
Franklin County commissioners approved a bid award to MS Johnson for three replacement kitchen components (tilt skillet, double oven, dishwasher) at a total quoted price of $133,100 after procurement found MS Johnson the sole responsive compliant bidder.
Franklin County commissioners approved a procurement recommendation to replace three essential kitchen components in the county jail — a tilt skillet, a double oven and a dishwasher — and awarded the work to MS Johnson for a total of $133,100, procurement staff said.
Frank from county procurement explained the county received bids from four vendors; a post-opening review found two proposals nonresponsive because they conflicted with county terms and conditions. Procurement recommended MS Johnson as the sole responsive and compliant bidder. Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the award by voice vote.
Why it matters: County staff said the three pieces of equipment are critical to daily meal preparation and sanitation standards in the jail. Procurement noted the replacements are necessary to maintain uninterrupted operations and food-safety compliance.
Details from the meeting: Procurement staff said three initial vendors were considered suitable at opening, but two were later omitted during post‑opening review for failing to accept county terms. The recommended vendor’s quoted total was $133,100. Commissioners approved the award without further public discussion.
