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Court approves $68,500 jail intercom replacement after system failure
Summary
Corrections staff told the Grant County Court the jail intercom system failed unexpectedly, creating safety and liability concern; the court approved CTG's low bid (~$68,500) with funding from contingency to replace the system.
Corrections staff told the Grant County Court that the jail intercom system unexpectedly failed, creating a major safety and liability concern for inmates, staff and visitors. Three bids were obtained and CTG provided the lowest bid at approximately $68,500. The court approved moving forward with CTG's proposal and authorized use of contingency funds to pay for the replacement.
Judge Hamsher moved to approve the replacement contract; Commissioner Rowell seconded the motion and the vote was recorded as 2–0. County officials characterized the replacement as critical to inmate safety, medical response and visitor access.
