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Oct 8, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
The County of Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking proposals on behalf of the Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority and Roanoke County/Salem Jail. The procurement is for commissary services for inmates. The service must comply with 4th Edition ALDF American Correctional Association (ACA) standards and National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) standards.
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City
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Salem
County
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Roanoke
Address
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5885 W. River Rd.
Phone Number
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(540) 378-3700
Zip Code
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24153
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority
The Board reviewed financial and operational reports, including updates on staffing, facility maintenance, and inmate population statistics. A resolution was approved authorizing the refunding of 2015 and 2016 revenue bonds. The Board also discussed the Western Region Cooperative Agreement and received a presentation on a grant opportunity for a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program to support treatment and re-entry services.
The board meeting covered several key administrative and operational topics. Notable agenda items included the recognition of a retiring member, financial reports, and the Superintendent's report detailing staffing vacancies, facility maintenance projects, and inmate program statistics. The board discussed and subsequently approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget, including debt and insurance rates. Additionally, the board approved a fiscal agent agreement with Roanoke County, authorized one-time bonuses for sworn, civilian, and part-time staff, and formed a committee to explore the potential for Roanoke City to join the Authority.
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The meeting included formal recognitions for retiring staff members from the Sheriff's Office and the Jail. Operational reports were presented, covering financial updates, maintenance projects, inmate population statistics, and inmate programs. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to a personnel matter, resulting in the approval of an employment contract for the new Superintendent. Additionally, the board discussed the need for revisions to the Western Region Cooperative Agreement regarding inmate billing, implemented changes to medication ordering procedures, and addressed protocols for DOC inmate transfers and custody of inmates from other jurisdictions.
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