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Three bids opened for Wilson County jail kitchen; Modern Builders lowest at $724,008
Summary
During a 10:00 a.m. bid opening, Wilson County opened three bids for a jail kitchen construction contract: Modern Builders (Mount Vernon) bid $724,008, a Columbus-based firm submitted $872,200.03, and an on-site estimate was recorded at $778,720; the board said it will check references and evaluate before awarding.
The Wilson County Board of Commissioners opened bids at 10:00 a.m. for the county jail kitchen construction project. County staff read bids into the record and said they will check references and evaluate the submissions before bringing a recommendation to the board.
Modern Builders (Mount Vernon) submitted a bid bond and a bid of $724,008. A Columbus-based firm identified in the transcript as "Settlem" (later spelled out in the record as S E T T E R L I N) submitted a bid of $872,200.03. An on-site estimate provided by the attendee identified as Brad was recorded at $778,720.
County Administrator Andrew Keller said the review process will include reference checks and a full evaluation of the bids. The board did not award the contract at the opening; commissioners said they expected to meet and select a contractor within the week because the county wants an expedited schedule to avoid operating a mobile kitchen into winter.
Why it matters: The construction contract will determine which company completes the jail kitchen and affects the county's schedule and costs. Staff will return with an evaluation and recommendation to the board before a contract is awarded.
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