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Decision on detention radios deferred after commissioners flag cost and quantity questions
Summary
Commissioners reviewed two state bid quotes for detention radios (Motorola and Kenwood), raised concerns about cost and total radios required, and agreed to delay a consent‑agenda decision until staff confirm quantities and ensure an apples‑to‑apples technical comparison.
County staff presented two state contract quotes for detention radios — a higher‑cost Motorola package and a lower‑cost Kenwood option that staff tested and said worked in the county jail.
Commissioners noted a large price gap between the quotes and asked staff to determine how many radios are actually needed so the county can compare total…
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