New Project May Require New Bid Process
May 27, 2026 by Allison Wilson

Geauga Safety Center Looks at Console Upgrade

An upcoming project at the Geauga County Safety Center may require changes to the county’s typical bid process, Maintenance Department Project Manager Charles Tkach told Geauga County Commissioners May 19.

An upcoming project at the Geauga County Safety Center may require changes to the county’s typical bid process, Maintenance Department Project Manager Charles Tkach told Geauga County Commissioners May 19. “It’s the security control console upgrade,” he said. “It is a highly specific project really focused on technology and hardware and software upgrades.” The jail’s current console system is analogue, making it less compatible with other upgrades around the facility, he said. “For example, recently we installed digital cameras. Not all the functionality completely works with the analogue consoles,” he said. “We’re also looking to integrate all of the subapplications,...