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From left, project manager Marc Seeberger, Grant County Commissioner Cindy Carter, Phil Coats, chief corrections deputy for the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete get a first look at the estimated cost of the Grant County Jail in early April. Commissioners approved an agreement for a “guaranteed maximum price” for jail construction Tuesday.

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‘Guaranteed maximum price’ accepted for jail construction
May 15, 2024 2 a.m.

‘Guaranteed maximum price’ accepted for jail construction

EPHRATA — The maximum cost for building the Grant County Jail and Grant County Sheriff’s Office - just for construction, not equipping it or paying construction fees - will be $131.56 million. The Grant County Commissioners approved an agreement for the “guaranteed maximum price” for construction Tuesday. That’s about $3 million less than the estimated cost for construction made in April, which was about $134.21 million. Grant County Central Services Director Tom Gaines said in a separate interview that reflects changes in the construction market.