Board of County Commissioners Meeting - June 9, 2026

The Washington County, MD Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on June 9, 2026, with extensive discussions on various procurement and budget matters. Key procurement actions included approval of property acquisitions for infrastructure projects, contract awards for road and airport improvements, and extensions of service contracts such as heating oil supply and non-emergency medical transportation. The board approved a $2.2 million contract for runway rehabilitation at Hagerstown Regional Airport, contingent on FAA and MAA grant awards, and awarded contracts for demolition and fence realignment projects at the airport. Other notable contract awards included a $2.8 million renovation of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and a $292,845 roof repair for the Washington County Office Building. The board also approved a sole source procurement for emergency management software and a cooperative purchase contract for EMS transporter supplemental payment consulting services. Budget adjustments were made for the Board of Education's general fund, and the board approved a $108,795 contract for scrap tire hauling and recycling after rejecting a previous bid due to non-compliance. Additionally, the board discussed and approved insurance renewals, including property, casualty, and stop-loss insurance. The meeting also covered grant applications for sewer infrastructure and a FEMA SAFER grant to hire additional firefighters, with the latter contingent on grant approval. Several motions related to procurement were passed unanimously, reflecting active management of county capital projects and service contracts.