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Coryell County approves testing contract, accepts performance bond for jail expansion
Summary
The Commissioners' Court approved a construction materials testing contract with Langerman Foster Engineering Company and accepted a performance bond from Butler‑Cohen LLC for the county jail expansion. Commissioners also discussed security camera needs and contract procedures.
The Coryell County Commissioners' Court on June 13 approved a contract with Langerman Foster Engineering Company for construction materials testing related to the county jail expansion and accepted a performance bond from Butler‑Cohen, LLC to secure that work.
County Judge Roger Miller and county commissioners discussed project progress and technical oversight needs for the expansion. Commissioner Kyle Matthews moved to approve the materials-testing contract; Commissioner Keith Taylor seconded the motion, and the court approved it. Commissioner Scott Weddle moved to accept the performance bond from Butler‑Cohen, LLC; Commissioner Keith Taylor seconded the motion and the court approved acceptance of the bond. The minutes do not record individual vote tallies.
Court members also discussed security cameras for the existing jail and the planned expansion and reviewed procedures for approving contracts; the record shows discussion but no separate vote or formal procurement action regarding camera purchases at this meeting. The minutes do not specify contract amounts, testing schedules, or effective dates for the materials-testing contract or the bond.
Next steps recorded in the minutes are administrative: continued project oversight by county staff and vendor coordination; the record does not list a construction start date or further formal approvals.
