2026.08.25 Columbia County Board of Commissioners Public Works & Engineer Services Committee Meeting

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners Public Works & Engineer Services Committee met on August 25, 2026, to discuss various procurement and capital improvement projects. Key procurement actions included approval of the purchase of a replacement bucket truck and a new Peterbuilt dump truck for stormwater operations, both budgeted and under cost. The committee also approved the purchase of two replacement Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for the fire department, coming in under budget. Additionally, a change order for $121,142 was approved to add air conditioning to equipment housing at a treatment plant to extend equipment life. The committee awarded a $400,000 annual contract to Denali Water Solutions for dredging and solids removal at water treatment plants, and approved the purchase of a 140-horsepower flight pump to replace costly influent pumps at a lift station. Other approvals included an encroachment agreement with AT&T, abandonment and sale of a portion of Morris Callaway Road, a project delivery agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for a road widening project, and an $11,938 contract with East Coast Grading for parking lot repairs. The committee also approved a facility use agreement for the 4H trap shooting program and accepted infrastructure improvements to a development. These actions reflect ongoing investment in fleet modernization, water and sewer infrastructure maintenance, and road construction projects.