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Cole County moves toward design‑build RFP for jail HVAC, opts to prioritize three 'pod' units
Summary
After lengthy debate over logistics, warranty timing and missing maintenance records, the commission agreed to pursue a design‑build RFP with a base bid for replacing pod units 3, 4 and 5 and alternates for additional units; commissioners also will require a mandatory pre‑bid meeting to clarify crane and warranty issues.
Cole County commissioners directed staff Dec. 9 to pursue a design‑build request for proposals to address aging rooftop HVAC units at the county jail, with a base bid focused on pod units and alternates for additional replacements.
Commissioners and staff discussed whether to replace three pod units now, replace four high‑priority units, or replace all 12 units in a single contract. Speakers raised three operational constraints: spotty maintenance…
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