Cole County Commission approves multiple contracts and purchases; inmate medical services contract approved amid conflicting figures
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Summary
Commissioners approved a series of procurement items and grant awards June 10, including heating work at a county family center, equipment purchases, a rooftop-stair contract conditioned on a 90-day start window, a jail medical-services contract and a local law enforcement grant.
The Cole County Commission on June 10 approved several contracts, purchases and awards covering facility repairs, equipment, inmate medical services and a federal/state grant. Most items were approved by voice vote.
Contracts and purchases approved
- United Mechanical Services: Commission approved signing a cooperative-contract purchase for a supplemental furnace at the Pringer Family Center for a reported total of $26,640. The county noted the funding comes from a grant awarded to that program and that the work is considered necessary until a new facility is obtained.
- Marco Technologies copier for the Brainer Center: Staff reported a state-contract purchase price of $9,189.32; the commission approved the purchase using grant funds to replace an aged copier. Staff said there is no maintenance charge but a per-copy fee of $0.0065 for black-and-white copies over a 60-month period.
- Rooftop-stair project for the sheriff’s department: Two bids were received; the project was budgeted at $65,000 but both bids exceeded that amount. The commission approved awarding the rooftop-stair contract to Industrial Enterprises at a base price of $82,210, with commissioners conditioning approval on the contractor being able to start within 90 days of contract execution. The commission said alternates for a lift (about $5,100) would be held for later consideration.
- Salisbury (lockers) quote: The commission approved purchasing custom bedroom lockers for the station at a total price of $2,690 (quote of $2,190 plus $500 shipping), with staff noting the project remains under budget.
- Desktop laser engraver (Johnson Plastics): The commission approved buying a desktop laser engraver to mark equipment and batteries for an in-house engraving capability. Staff reported a one-time cost of $2,912.67 and said savings from other capital items would cover the purchase.
- Inmate medical services contract (Comprehensive Correctional Care): Staff described a request-for-qualifications process and recommended awarding comprehensive medical services to Comprehensive Correctional Care. During the presentation, a staff speaker stated an annual total of $385,246 (monthly $32,103.83) and said that figure was lower than the county’s prior contract. However, the motion recorded on the floor approved the contract with an annual price listed as $285,246. The commission approved the contract by voice vote; the meeting record contains both figures and did not reconcile them during the discussion.
Other approvals and awards
- Accounts payable: Commissioners approved accounts payable pending review (voice vote).
- FY2024 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG): The commission approved acceptance of an award for $9,941.45 to purchase one portable radio and 10 remote speakers with microphones.
- Use of county facilities for MoDOT promotional filming: Staff described a request from a Columbia-based production agency contracted by MoDOT to film public-service materials using county facilities. Staff said a waiver signed by the production firm absolves the county of liability and noted there is no history of problems; commissioners raised no objection and staff said they would notify the requester that the county has no objection.
Closed session
At the end of the public meeting, the commission voted to go into closed session under the Missouri statutes for closed meetings, Missouri Revised Statutes §610.021, citing subsection 12 (real estate matters) and subsection 22 (computer systems). A roll-call vote was recorded: Sam, Harry and Jeff voted yes.
Votes at a glance
- United Mechanical Services (Pringer Family Center furnace): approved (voice vote). - Marco Technologies copier (Brainer Center): approved (voice vote). - Industrial Enterprises rooftop stairs (Sheriff’s Department): approved; award to Industrial Enterprises for $82,210, conditional on a start within 90 days (voice vote). - Salisbury lockers: approved (voice vote). - Johnson Plastics desktop laser engraver: approved (voice vote). - Comprehensive Correctional Care inmate medical contract: approved (voice vote); meeting record lists both $385,246 (staff figure) and $285,246 (motion text). - Accounts payable: approved pending review (voice vote). - FY2024 LLEBG grant ($9,941.45): approved (voice vote). - Use of county facilities by MoDOT contractor for filming: no objection noted; staff to notify requester (no formal roll-call). - Motion to enter closed session under Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.021 (subsections 12 and 22): approved by roll call (Sam yes; Harry yes; Jeff yes).
The meeting record did not include a detailed roll-call for most procurement votes; those were recorded as unanimous voice votes. Commissioners and staff did not reconcile the differing annual figures shown for the inmate medical-services contract during the public discussion.