Board of County Commissioners Briefing - May 19, 2026

The Forsyth County Board of County Commissioners held a briefing on May 19, 2026, covering several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement discussions included approval of a budget amendment to fund the Operation Fan Heat Relief program, purchasing over 120 fans from Home Depot at $22.30 each. The board also considered a contract with Polymorphic Inc. for an AI-powered front desk solution for the Department of Social Services, with a contract amount not to exceed $45,000 for one year and options for two additional years. Another procurement action involved an amendment to an existing contract with Orchard Software Corporation for $29,650 to implement electronic interfaces between laboratory instruments and health records, improving accuracy and efficiency. The board approved a $1.78 million contract with Hoffman Building Technologies for a new building automation system at the 401 North Liberty Street facility, funded by interest earnings from prior grants. Additionally, the board authorized the surplus and public auction of county-owned vehicles through Auctions International, Inc. for vehicle disposition. The meeting also included a discussion on a proposed small modular nuclear reactor project by Duke Energy, with commissioners expressing caution and requesting further study before any resolution of support. No votes on the nuclear project were taken during this briefing.