Washington County Board of Commissioners Meeting - March 19, 2026

The Washington County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on March 19, 2026, during which several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. The board approved multiple bid awards, including contracts for outdoor equipment maintenance and supplies, and a change order increasing the contract cost for the Washington County Courthouse Square shoring project to $1,372,647.80. They also approved a significant change order for the Washington County Project 25 radio system with Motorola Solutions Inc., increasing the contract cost to over $26 million. Additional procurement actions included approving agreements for technology services such as Duo MFA setup, professional services for hazard mitigation planning, preventative maintenance for courthouse equipment, and juvenile inmate housing. The board authorized advertising bids for office supplies and approved purchases of equipment like a Kubota diesel mower and other items through CoStars DGS. Grant applications were approved to support community projects, including shore stabilization at Cross Creek Lake and development of the Mon Valley Wellness Center. The meeting also featured proclamations for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and 4-H Youth Development Month, and public comments emphasizing the importance of opioid settlement funding for recovery services. Motions related to tax refunds and personnel discussions in executive session were also noted.