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Commission rescinds previous inmate medical bid, approves new RFPs and related jail contracts
Summary
The commission rescinded an inmate medical services bid, authorized new RFPs including opioid language, approved a CPC inmate‑phone contract pending legal review after a new FCC ruling, and approved plans and invoices for two sheriff’s office buildings.
The St. Clair County Commission on Feb. 10 rescinded the inmate medical services bid it had previously approved Nov. 25, 2025, and authorized issuance of new requests for proposals (RFPs) for inmate medical care that will include opioid‑related language.
Commissioner Jeff Brown moved to rescind the earlier bid and to send out new RFPs; Commissioner Bob Mize seconded, and all present voted aye. The action follows a need to revise procurement specifications and ensure opioid considerations are incorporated into contracts for inmate care.
At the jail administrator’s request, the commission approved a CPC contract for inmate phone services pending County Attorney Kirk Walker’s review, citing a new Federal Communications Commission ruling affecting vendor relationships. The commission also approved granting Alabama Power account access for the jail account and authorized National Utility Refund to consult on potential rate reductions, pending legal review.
The commission approved payment for plans and bid specifications prepared by Jason Goodgame/Goodgame Company, Inc., for two sheriff’s office buildings (general cost $20,000 with up to $2,500 per project for civil engineering if requested, not to exceed $25,000). It also authorized payment of an emergency HD Supply invoice of $190.96 for aluminum ordered for the jail and approved reimbursing Sheriff Murray $159.00 from his discretionary fund for a dispatch instructor training expense.
Next steps: County Attorney will review the CPC contract and Alabama Power account access agreement; new RFPs for inmate medical services will be issued with revised language including opioid provisions.
