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Commissioners approve $464,150 jail door-locks purchase from SPLOST 7

Stephens County Board of Commissioners · January 13, 2026

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Summary

Stephens County commissioners voted to approve a $464,150.62 contract with Cornerstone Detention Products for new detention-center door locks, funded from voter-approved SPLOST 7; sheriff's office staff cited safety and previous incidents as justification.

County staff presented nine invoices and quotes for board approval, including a $464,150.62 low bid from Cornerstone Detention Products for new door locks at the Stephens County Detention Center. Staff said multiple quotes were received and that the Cornerstone price was roughly $80,000 below the next option.

Staff told the board funds are available in SPLOST 7 (the voter-approved government buildings upgrades line item) and that the purchase aligns with the sheriff's office preferences for the product. Captain Peek of the sheriff’s office addressed the board and described the existing locks as outdated; sheriff’s staff noted several incidents where locks had "popped" and cited safety concerns for officers and inmates.

Commissioners discussed whether the upgrade could affect insurance rates and were advised to investigate that possibility after the purchase. No details on warranty duration or installation timeline were provided in the presentation; staff said multiple quotes and budgeting via SPLOST 7 supported the recommendation.

The board moved to pay the listed invoices and expenses; the motion passed. Staff indicated this purchase will come from the SPLOST 7 voter-approved referendum line item for government buildings upgrades.