Regular Meeting - 5/26/26 Pt.2

The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 26, 2026, during which they focused significantly on procurement and contracting matters related to disaster debris removal. The board reviewed nine bids for bid number 2526-16, with Crowder Gulf ranked highest by the evaluation committee based on scoring criteria including pricing, team qualifications, and insurance coverage. After discussion and public comment, the board unanimously approved awarding the debris removal contract to Crowder Gulf. Additionally, the board approved a contract for debris monitoring services with Tetra Tech. Other agenda items included discussions on ordinances regulating sober living facilities and low-speed vehicles, with the latter addressing safety and parking regulations for golf carts and utility terrain vehicles. The meeting also included a detailed discussion on the county's voting district boundaries in light of recent Supreme Court rulings, though no immediate procurement actions were related to this topic. The board scheduled a special budget meeting for July and received updates on infrastructure projects and staffing.