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Commissioners approve $24,900 jail washer-and-dryer purchase citing serviceability and warranty
Summary
After reviewing two vendor quotes, commissioners approved buying a $24,900 washer-and-dryer package for the jail, favoring a model with longer parts warranties and easier field servicing.
Jail maintenance (speaker 10) presented two replacement options for correctional laundry equipment: a $20,360 package and a $24,900 package for models with longer parts warranties and easier serviceability. He explained the existing equipment (Milnor washer and Habesh dryer) had lasted about 20 years and that the higher-priced option includes longer parts coverage (five years on main bearings) and is designed to be serviced without specialized training.
Commissioner (speaker 6) moved to purchase the $24,900 model; speaker 5 seconded and the motion passed by voice vote. Maintenance reported the replacement would include removal of old equipment and installation of the new machines and noted the vendor offered optional annual service visits for a quoted inspection fee.
