Kent County Levy Court 05-26-2026

The Kent County Levy Court held a meeting on May 26, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key procurement actions included the approval of a one-year contract extension and a 4% price increase for commercial trash collection services with Republic Services, amounting to an estimated $61,700 and increasing the total contract to $268,400. Additionally, the court approved the award of a contract to Clean Infusion LLC for diffuser replacement services and disposal costs related to the Parkson Biolac diffuser assemblies, based on the lowest responsive bid of $170,000. Funding for this contract will come from the Department of Public Works' budget, with a de-allocation of $230,000 from the sewer fund contingency to cover the costs. The meeting also featured a conditional use site plan approval for a Tidewater Utilities elevated storage tank to support water supply infrastructure, and the approval of an ordinance authorizing up to $5 million in economic development revenue bonds for Providence Creek Academy Charter School to refinance prior bonds. These actions reflect ongoing capital improvement projects and financial arrangements impacting county infrastructure and services.