Public Works Committee - August 12, 2026

The Hardin County Government Public Works Committee meeting on August 12, 2026, focused primarily on infrastructure and procurement matters. Key discussions included safety improvements on Kohsburg Road, with plans to install additional signs and rumble strips to address speeding concerns, supported by community advocacy and a nonprofit organization. The committee also reviewed a proposed easement agreement with Bluegrass Network for a small concrete slab installation at a landfill site, with a $5,000 one-time payment for access rights. Additionally, a significant agenda item was the potential award of a large HVAC maintenance contract (EXA) covering over 350 buildings at Fort Knox, expected to generate up to $1 million in net revenue for the county. The committee discussed preparing and issuing an RFP for this 10-year turnkey contract, emphasizing the need to hire a qualified project manager to oversee the contract and ensure compliance. The meeting also touched on bridge repair grant applications under the CCIP program, with plans to submit multiple bridge projects for funding by the end of August. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but several action items were planned, including submitting the litter abatement grant application and moving forward with the HVAC RFP process.