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The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on April 28, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. The board approved the renewal of disaster-related debris removal contracts with AshBritt, ARC Emergency Services, and Southern Discovery Recovery, maintaining the same pricing as the previous year. They also declared the initial bid from Current Edge Solutions for generators at five nursing home facilities non-responsive and awarded the contract to Cowart Electric, expecting installation by year-end. Additionally, the board approved potable well testing services from Jim Stidham and Associates for $87,820 to address water quality issues. Other agenda items included approval of grant applications related to juvenile justice and opioid litigation settlements. Public comments focused heavily on environmental concerns, particularly regarding a proposed data center's water usage and its potential impact on local aquifers and drought conditions. The board also discussed wildfire response efforts and drought-related water conservation measures. No new policy changes affecting procurement were reported during the meeting.