Essex County Commissioners Live Meeting May 13, 2026

The Essex County Commissioners held a live meeting on May 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included awarding a professional services agreement to Garden State Employment Training Association, Inc. for workforce staff training valued at $88,810, and multiple contracts related to parks and public works, such as a $1,265,000 contract to Perno Jordano Construction for trail renovations at South Mountain Reservation. The board also approved grant funding allocations, including over $5 million in community development block grants and other HUD grants, as well as various budget insertions from state and private sources totaling several hundred thousand dollars. Additionally, a contract for Microsoft software licenses was approved for county-wide use. The meeting included discussions on loan programs, grant funding, and the 1033 federal surplus equipment program for the sheriff's office. Several resolutions were passed by roll call vote, and no public comments were made during the session.