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Commissioners sign off to move forward on $1.3 million jail demolition project

Gibson County Board of Commissioners · July 22, 2026
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Summary

The board approved signature and preconstruction steps for Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) 2 of $608,025, bringing the total authorized demolition work to $1.3 million; contractors said work will not begin until funding sources are finalized next month.

A contractor representative presented GMP 2 for the old jail demolition at $608,025 and said, when combined with GMP 1, the demolition project totals $1,300,000. The representative told commissioners the package is turnkey and includes demolition, new parking, grading and lighting.

Commissioners discussed timing and funding; the presenter said the contractor will not begin work until the county confirms the funding source next month. A motion to approve signature and preconstruction actions was made and seconded and commissioners recorded an aye, authorizing the county to proceed with contract execution and final funding determinations.