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Commissioners authorize $1.5M Loop Jail roof contract, temporary kitchen change order and wide procurement roll‑up
Summary
Bell County approved a not‑to‑exceed $1,501,713.73 contract for roof repairs at the Loop Jail (insurance-funded), a $95,000 change order for a temporary jail kitchen, and a long list of FY25 contract awards and cooperative purchasing authorizations including a multi‑year body‑camera system agreement.
Bell County Commissioners authorized several facility and procurement actions during the August meeting, including a not‑to‑exceed $1,501,713.73 contract for roof repairs at the Loop Jail, paid from insurance reimbursements; approval of a change order to extend temporary kitchen services at the Luke Jail up to $95,000; and a broad roll‑up of vendors and purchasing‑cooperative authorizations across many county departments.
On the Loop Jail roof, county staff explained they solicited input from roofing consultants and installers before recommending the selected product. A county project representative said the proposed…
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