Columbia County | Public Works and Engineering Services Committee Meeting (July 28th)

The Columbia County Public Works and Engineering Services Committee met on July 28, 2026, to discuss and approve multiple procurement and contract matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a service agreement with the Augusta chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for cemetery maintenance, and a multi-year contract with Replay Systems, Inc. for a 911 recording system upgrade. The committee also approved contracts for emergency backup generators totaling over $1.2 million, a mobile generator purchase for $143,335, and an emergency boiler replacement for $73,958. Additionally, a contract with Duckworth Development was approved for renovations to a Department of Revenue facility, and a $3.2 million master service agreement with Go Forth Williams for pump rehabilitation at water treatment plants was authorized. Other procurement items included renewal of cybersecurity software licenses, engineering services contracts, and emergency environmental cleanup services. The committee also approved updates to project access manuals and stormwater infrastructure easements. Several motions to consent were passed unanimously, reflecting broad support for the procurement and capital improvement projects discussed.