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Harrison County agrees to cover half of Coliseum HVAC replacement bid
Summary
The Board voted to amend the agenda and approve a plan for Harrison County to pay half of a low bid for a full HVAC replacement at the Coliseum; the low bid was reported at $787,000 and the motion used $786,400 as the base figure for a 50/50 split.
Board members heard from a Coliseum Commission representative that bids were opened for a complete HVAC replacement for the Coliseum offices and venues. The low bid was reported as coming from Ray Weaver at $787,000; an alternative bidder proposed a different exterior installation that was significantly more expensive.
An unidentified supervisor moved to amend the agenda so the Harrison County Board of Supervisors would pay half of the bid amount (the motion text used $786,400). After discussion about the installation approach (interior ductwork versus exterior rooftop work) and whether the motion required a formal vote to amend the agenda, members approved the amendment and then approved the funding split by voice vote.
Board members said they would also consult related partners — including the tourism board — to see if other contributions were possible. The Coliseum representative emphasized that the low bidder proposed interior ductwork installation to reduce costs. The board’s amendment and vote will allow the county to proceed with awarding the procurement and coordinating payment shares with partners.
