2026.07.14 Columbia County Board of Commissioners Management and Internal Services Committee Meeting

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners Management and Internal Services Committee met on July 14, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement actions included approval of a $7,000 service agreement with the Izzy Izzy Scott Foundation for free swimming lessons, a budgeted agreement with Georgia Indigent Defense Services for the Public Defender's Office, and a multi-year contract with Pictometry International for digital orthophotography, oblique photography, and LiDAR services totaling $134,194.06 in the first year. The committee also approved a Cisco security product upgrade to consolidate security tools and a new Microsoft enterprise agreement for 2026-2029, increasing the annual cost by approximately $200,000 to enhance cloud and security features. Additionally, $212,000 was allocated from TAVT funds for renovations at the Columbia County Sheriff's Office dormitory, including replacement of plumbing fixtures. Other procurement approvals included a contractor agreement with WSP USA for special inspections and materials testing at Evans Town Center and a lighting services agreement with Georgia Power for rink and parking lot lighting. The meeting also included budget reports and investment summaries, with no legal matters or executive session held.