Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors Meeting - 05-19-2026

The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors held a regular session on May 19, 2026, during which they addressed several procurement and contract-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a new help desk system contract valued at $11,940, which offers cost savings and improved features over the current system. The board also debated a project to upgrade the AV system in the basement conference room, ultimately deciding to rescind the initial motion and pursue a formal RFP process to ensure competitive bidding and proper vendor selection. Additionally, the board approved a 10-year intergovernmental agreement with the City of Waterloo for shared use of portable traffic signals at no cost to the county, and authorized a change order of $1,308.70 for additional office furniture to accommodate three monitors per office. Other contract renewals included employee assistance and wellness programs, flex spending account administration, and third-party health insurance administration with Walmart, with noted rate increases for future years. The board also approved hiring Gallagher Benefit Services Inc. for an actuarial report at $10,500. Several budget and funding concerns were discussed, including the impact of state revenue caps and homestead credit changes on county finances. The meeting concluded with scheduling of future agenda items and interviews related to county commissions and contracts.