May 5, 2026 Pre-Commission & Commission Meetings

The May 5, 2026 pre-commission and commission meetings of the Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of an independent contract for hazardous cleanup services related to homeless encampments, awarded through an RFP process to a certified company from New Hampshire. The board authorized a $34 million not-to-exceed budget for the expansion and upgrade of the law enforcement center, including jail bed additions. A purchase order of approximately $194,362 was approved for SCBA equipment for the fire department. A $3.25 million contract was awarded to Professional Paving Services LLC for asphalt paving funded by 2026 ELM grant funds. Additionally, a professional services agreement was approved with Safeuilt Georgia LLC for building department administrative services. The commission also authorized acceptance of a $2.6 million FAA airport infrastructure grant and approved applying for a Georgia rehousing grant aimed at reducing homelessness, involving multiple local partners. Other agenda items included approval of purchase orders for district attorney operations and a public-private partnership agreement for redevelopment planning at Lake Tobiski Recreation Area. Several motions passed unanimously, and the meeting included presentations on affordable housing projects and employee handbook updates. Public engagement plans were discussed for the Lake Tobiski project to ensure community input.