Bay County Board of Commissioners Meeting (8/18/26)

The Bay County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 18, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. Key resolutions passed involved agreements for services such as body transport with Secure Removal Services LLC, multimedia advertising contracts, renewal of the My Community Dental Centers agreement, and a multi-year maintenance agreement with Palo Alto Networks. The board also approved the release of an RFP for exterior maintenance of the Bay County building and a renewal agreement for Thomson Reuters Westlaw for corporation counsel. Additionally, budget adjustments and fund balance reviews were approved. Presentations were made by local organizations funded through opioid settlement dollars, highlighting their programs and requesting continued and longer-term funding to support addiction recovery and harm reduction services. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session to discuss litigation and settlement strategies related to a workers' compensation matter.