Roscommon County awards $560,424 contract for jail boiler upgrades
Summary
The Roscommon County Board approved a $560,424 contract with Colvin's Plumbing and Heating of Hale, Michigan, to replace the jail boiler and related domestic hot water systems; the board cited bid compliance and engineering review in supporting the award.
The Roscommon County Board voted to award a $560,424 contract to Colvin's Plumbing and Heating of Hale, Michigan, to replace the county jail boilers and associated domestic hot water systems. The motion was moved under a provision cited as MCL 18.1241 and carried on roll call.
Staff presented the recommendation after interviewing bidders and confirmed the winning proposal met engineering specifications. "I'm seeking approval and the recommendation to upgrade the boiler room and the county building as long as well as the domestic hot water that goes to the jail and feeds the county building," said Justin, a county staff member involved in facilities maintenance. The staff presentation noted warranties, 24‑hour service and training were included in vendor offers.
Board members discussed bid completeness and vendor locality during deliberations; staff said one vendor, JE Johnson, was not interviewed because it "did not complete the bid specs." The board then moved and approved the contract award. The motion text recorded at the meeting states the bidder demonstrated the required financial, technical and managerial responsibility.
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