February 11, 2026 Shelby County Board Meeting

The February 11, 2026 Shelby County Board meeting in Illinois included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on infrastructure projects and equipment management. The board discussed and approved a $149,000 contract with HLR Engineering for bridge inspection program management, a requirement mandated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The board also approved a joint agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to use $602,842 in grant funds for reconstruction of a bridge structure, and awarded a $989,465.91 contract for cape seal resurfacing on County Highway 19, funded by federal and state assistance. Additionally, the board approved the surplus of county vehicles, including a 2018 Ford police utility vehicle and an older rescue squad vehicle, with plans to auction or salvage them. The meeting also included approval of a rural transportation audit required by IDOT and discussions about contract clarity and budget oversight. Motions related to these procurement items passed with majority votes, reflecting ongoing capital improvement and asset management efforts in the county.