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Cole County commissioners debate buying versus phasing $1.2M–$2.6M HVAC replacement for jail
Summary
Commissioners discussed whether to buy all rooftop HVAC units for the Cole County Jail now or phase replacements. Staff gave cost ranges of $1.2 million–$2.6 million and warned about warranty start dates if units are stored. The commission tabled a final procurement decision to next week to return with options.
Cole County commissioners spent an extended portion of their Nov. 26 meeting debating how to replace failing rooftop HVAC units at the Cole County Jail, with staff and commissioners weighing cost, warranty and operational risks.
County staff presented three procurement options: (1) bid and install the most critical four “pod” units first, (2) bid all rooftop units and phase installations, or (3) buy all units now and store spares on-site for future failures. Cost estimates discussed ranged from roughly $1.2 million on the low end to as much as $2.6 million, and one…
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