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Prison board authorizes bids to replace leaking hot water tank after $22,000 parts estimate
Summary
Warden Mac McDuffie told the board a leaking hot water tank would cost roughly $22,000 in parts (installation not included) and recommended replacement; the board unanimously authorized soliciting bids to proceed.
Warden Mac McDuffie told the Mercer County Prison Board on June 16 that a hot water tank at the jail is leaking and the replacement part would cost roughly $22,000, not including installation or labor, and recommended soliciting bids to replace the unit.
"The part to fix the issue would cost roughly $22,000 which does not include installation and labor," McDuffie said, and added that in 2020 six water tanks were replaced and installed for a total of $32,000. He said replacing the tank would likely be more cost‑effective than repairing the failing unit.
President Pete Acker asked for a motion to permit the jail to solicit bids for a new hot water tank. Vice President Timothy McGonigle moved to authorize the solicitation and Sheriff Tim Callahan seconded; a voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried. The board did not vote on a specific contract or appropriation at the meeting — members only authorized staff to seek bids.
Board members did not provide detailed funding source information at this meeting. The motion authorizes procurement steps that will return to the board for approval when bids and cost estimates (including installation and labor) are available.
