Story County prepares RFP as jail medical contract rises; staff warn of hospital-bill and overtime spikes Sheriffs office staff told supervisors they plan to issue an RFP ahead of a June 30 contract expiration; the proposed medical line item rose from about $414,000 to $550,000 and staff flagged a recent 14-day in-hospital custody stay and 287.5 hours of overtime as potential near-term cost drivers.

Story County's jail medical services costs are skyrocketing, and staff are bracing for significant hospital bills and overtime expenses ahead of a crucial contract renewal.

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