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Commission approves jail medical services contract and several construction purchases for new law enforcement center
Summary
The board authorized a one-year medical services contract with Coffee County Hospital (including a $10,000 startup fee) and approved multiple purchases tied to the county's Justice Center project, including security hardware and half-payment for furniture and fixtures.
The Coffey County Board of Commissioners on March 3 approved several contracts and purchase orders related to the county’s new law enforcement facility.
Medical services: The board approved an agreement with Coffee County Hospital to provide medical services at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center. Commissioners approved a $10,000 start‑up fee to the hospital to cover initial costs such as recruitment and electronic medical record setup. Commissioners clarified that the provider’s ongoing services are scheduled to begin June 1, 2025, though the contract will be signed earlier to permit start‑up procurement.
Security hardware and access control: The commission approved payment of $71,759.63 to IML Security for networked door readers, keypads, electronic locks (Schlage), exit devices and a PoE gateway. Funds to pay for the security equipment were authorized from the jail construction project account (FF&E line).
Furniture and fixtures: The board authorized a purchase order to a vendor for furniture for offices and other spaces in the Justice Center. The board approved payment of half the vendor’s quoted cost, $97,982.99, as a deposit to start production; the total contract value is $195,966. The funds come from the jail construction project FF&E line.
Contract details and timing: Commissioners discussed the contract language and agreed to revise the service commencement language so the hospital’s annual service term begins on or about June 1, 2025, and the $10,000 start‑up fee would be paid from the general fund line item designated for contracts and services. The board approved the signatures necessary for the hospital agreement and related purchase orders.
Ending: Commissioners said they expect additional invoices and purchase orders tied to move‑in and equipment over the coming 90 days as the facility is completed and staffed.
