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Commission approves replacement of jail fire‑suppression system at roughly $90,600
Summary
Liberty County commissioners approved replacing the jail’s fire‑suppression system after staff presented quotes for repair (~$33,425) and full replacement (~$90,600), recommending replacement funded from the commissary account.
The Liberty County Commission voted July 30 to replace the jail’s fire‑suppression system rather than accept a lower-cost repair.
County purchasing staff (referred to in the record as Mr. C, purchasing department) presented two options: a repair quoted at about $33,425 and a full replacement quoted near $90,000. Purchasing staff told the court funds are available in the commissary account and recommended replacement for safety and durability reasons. One commissioner asked how long a repair would last; staff could not provide a firm estimate during the meeting.
After brief discussion and confirmation of updated quotes, a motion to replace the system at the vendor price carried on a voice vote. The court instructed staff to proceed with the replacement and to use commissary funds for the cost.
The court did not specify a construction schedule during the meeting; purchasing staff will follow up on timeline and installation details.
