Columbia County | Public Works and Engineering Services Committee Meeting (June 23rd)

The Columbia County Public Works and Engineering Services Committee met on June 23, 2026, to discuss several procurement and contracting matters. Key items included approval of an independent contractor agreement with CSRA Probation Services for misdemeanor probation services, renewal of a no-cost lease with the State Properties Commission, and acceptance of emergency management and accountability court grants totaling over $350,000. The committee approved a $24,533.50 purchase and ongoing $5,640 annual fee for a new fuel management system for Fleet Services, funded by operating funds. A $62,000 contract was approved with Booker Vick Architects for redesigning the Roads and Bridges Administration Facility after fire damage. A $953,143 sole source purchase of water meters from Sensus was authorized, along with awarding a bid to Blair Construction for a lift station replacement. A $203,595 zero discharge flushing service agreement was approved to improve water quality. The committee also approved a $326,874 contract with 11 X for a smart parking system at the Performing Arts Center, funded by hotel motel tax, and a $287,735 change order for road resurfacing funded by LMIG. Other approvals included a lighting upgrade agreement with Georgia Power, a $6,076 contract with Atlanta Gas Light for generator installation, and a contract with Surveying and Mapping for prior rights research on a road widening project. The committee passed all motions by consent or unanimous vote, advancing these procurement actions to the full board for final approval.