Board of Estimates Meeting; June 17, 2026

The Board of Estimates meeting for CharmTV Citizens' Hub held on June 17, 2026, focused primarily on procurement and contracting activities across various city departments. Key procurement discussions included the deferral of a select source award for underground utility locating services with James W. Turner Construction Limited and the withdrawal of urgent need contracts for extra work orders with Mlouise Construction Company and P. Flanigan and Sons. An emergency procurement agreement was approved for Wilmont Modular Structures Inc. at $425,000 to provide modular buildings for the Department of Public Works' solid waste staff facility. The meeting also featured the opening of multiple bids for citywide infrastructure projects, including the Patterson Park Pool House renovation and several highway resurfacing contracts, with bids ranging from approximately $2.2 million to over $8 million. Additionally, bids were opened for safety and operational readiness equipment for the Baltimore Police Department and other city services. The meeting included discussions on property tax relief measures but focused mainly on procurement actions, bid openings, and contract awards. The next bid opening session was scheduled for July 1, 2026.