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Grant County approves purchase of full-body scanner for detention center using opioid-settlement funds
Summary
The Grant County court voted to accept a single bid for a Sauter RS full-body security scanner for the county detention center and authorized payment from opioid-settlement funds; the court discussed training, a five-year warranty and an ongoing software maintenance fee.
Grant County’s fiscal court voted Dec. 16 to accept a vendor bid for a full-body security scanner for the county detention center and to pay for the purchase with opioid-settlement funds. The court’s approval followed a vendor presentation describing the machine as an up-to-date scanner with AI-enabled features and a vendor-planned training timeline.
Jamie Baker and clerk remarks during the meeting (presenter identified in the transcript as "Tanya" for the vendor) outlined delivery and training logistics: delivery and installation were described as 21 days after purchase and vendor-led staff training was scheduled for Jan. 20. The court cited earlier higher quotes — one referenced in the discussion at roughly $268,000 — and said the vendor offered a discounted bid for the county.
Court members emphasized safety and evidence-gathering needs. The presiding official described prior incidents in which contraband, including suspected fentanyl, entered the jail concealed in body cavities and exposed staff to harm. That safety rationale underpinned the procurement decision.
The court discussed warranty and operating costs. The transcript reports a five-year full manufacturer’s warranty that includes the operating software license; the vendor said the first year of software coverage is included and an ongoing software update fee was described in the meeting as $2,500 annually. County members said they will budget for that recurring cost. The presiding official and county staff also said they had reviewed opioid-settlement revenue and determined the purchase fits allowable uses for prevention, treatment and related responses described in settlement guidance the county is following.
After discussion, a member moved to accept the bid for the Sauter RS full-body scanner and to fund the purchase with opioid-settlement funds; the motion was seconded and carried on an oral vote. The court asked staff and the vendor to coordinate purchase logistics and to keep the court informed of delivery and training dates.
Next steps: county staff will complete procurement paperwork, schedule vendor installation and track ongoing maintenance costs in future budgets. The court did not specify a contract number in the meeting record.
