General Session - Tuesday June 9, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners held a general session on June 9, 2026, during which multiple procurement and contracting matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a three-year contract with Walpert, Inc. for farmland aerial imaging services valued at $167,140, and several resolutions related to property compensation for road improvement projects funded by MORPC and community project funds. The board also authorized contracts such as a $27,000 agreement with First Choice Research and Investigations LLC for consumer reports, a $126,221 contract with Kerasoft Technology Corporation for a security identity governance tool, and a $75,000 contract extension for pest control services with Buckeye Bed Detection LOC and Precise Pest Inspections. Additionally, the board approved grant agreements supporting community development initiatives, including a $70,000 grant to the Columbus Kappa Foundation and a $177,300 grant to the Women's Center for Economic Opportunity. A significant capital project contract was awarded to Civil and Environmental Consultants Inc. for a water main replacement project valued at approximately $1.4 million, funded through Ohio EPA loans and grants. The session also included approval of purchase orders totaling nearly $2 million across various county agencies and authorization of up to $24 million in revenue bonds for Friendship Village of Columbus, a senior living facility. The meeting featured discussions on ongoing consulting contracts for early learning strategies and community engagement programs, emphasizing the county's focus on economic development, infrastructure improvements, and social services.