Columbia County | Development and Planning Services Committee Meeting (June 9th)

The Columbia County Development and Planning Services Committee met on June 9, 2026, to discuss several procurement and contract matters. Key procurement-related items included the approval of a supplemental agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the Wrightsboro Road widening project and an amendment to the design contract with Benish for right-of-way acquisition and final design, increasing the contract amount to $1,245,496. Additionally, the committee reviewed multiple contract renewals and new agreements across various county departments, including a new uniform rental services agreement with Cintas Corporation using Omnia cooperative pricing, renewal of software licensing with Tyler Technologies for Munis financial and HR systems at $596,782.78, and several renewals for technology, cabling, and security services. The committee also approved a $71,763 contract with Penn Roofing for roof repairs at the Columbia County Health Department. A revision to the county procurement policy was adopted to clarify that purchases of $50,000 or more require Board of Commissioners approval, except for emergencies. These actions reflect ongoing efforts to maintain compliance, manage vendor relationships, and support infrastructure and technology needs within the county.