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Commission approves $17,000 scope to design jail infrastructure repairs

Belknap County Commissioners · March 10, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved hiring WG Engineering for $17,000 to produce design and bid documents for jail repairs (locks, shower fixtures, HVAC balancing and controls) and to provide construction administration support; commissioners said the scope will help produce consistent bids and reduce cost variance.

John asked the commission to waive a standard procurement sequence and accept a direct scope from WG Engineering, which already holds existing plans and CAD drawings for county correction facilities. The firm proposed a $17,000 fee to produce specifications, handle bidding support and provide construction…

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