MARCH 9, 2026 - UVALDE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

The Uvalde County Commissioners Court held a meeting on March 9, 2026, addressing several procurement and contracting matters. Key procurement actions included awarding a professional engineering services contract to Waterway Engineering for a flood warning siren project funded by a $1.25 million Texas Water Development Board grant, and awarding professional administration services for the same project to Esser and Company Consulting. The court also approved a change order of $24,625 for additional concrete work related to a metal warehouse building previously contracted for $124,000. Additionally, the court considered and approved various grant applications, including a $1.8 million Operation Lone Star grant and a $100,000 Operation Stone Garden grant for border security. Other procurement-related discussions involved geotechnical service bids for a new emergency operations center, temporary right of entry agreements for road construction projects, and change orders for low water crossing improvements. The court also approved budget amendments, monthly financial reports, and payment applications. Public comments raised concerns about project specifications, contract oversight, and salary equity within county departments.