LaPorte County Board of Commissioners November 4, 2026

The LaPorte County Board of Commissioners meeting on November 4, 2026, included several procurement and spending actions. Commissioners approved the JSC HVAC-controls bid, including three recommended alternatives, for a total of $162,375. They also approved a contract with Steven J. Christian Associates for work on Bridge No. 7; the selection followed Indiana’s approved process and was described as within the project budget. For highway materials, the board approved the superintendent’s recommendations: accept all three Class 1 bids and award by lowest price, accept both Class 2 bids, accept Michael Todd Industrial Supply’s sign bid, and designate the culvert suppliers identified as Yepco and St. Regis as primary and secondary bidders. The board also approved park repair work, noting that only one company bid and that roof repairs were needed before winter. A yearly Sheriff’s Office pension-advisor contract was approved; the service is paid from the pension fund, not tax dollars.

The board authorized the 911 director to approach the County Council about a radio-system upgrade, with Motorola offering to hold current-year pricing until payment in 2028 and an estimated 10–20% savings versus future price increases; no final purchase amount was stated. It also approved permission for LADS to seek additional appropriations for a 20% match on a grant to upgrade computer systems. Highway bids were formally accepted as timely received. A proposed change to the December 2 meeting date was deferred for scheduling confirmation. Public comment included discussion of no-bid contracts, but no related policy change was made.