# Mobile County Commission Conference Meeting September 24  2026


**Body:** mobilecountyal
**Date:** September 23, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Professional Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Mobile County Commission held a conference meeting on September 24, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of a $4,600 agreement with the University of South Alabama's Coastal Weather Research Center for weather forecasting services, a $112,990.50 contract amendment with Election Systems and Software for maintenance of election hardware, and a two-year aerial photography services contract with Pictometry International totaling approximately $892,700. The commission also awarded a $381,000 bid to MWR Construction for courtroom renovations at the Strickland Youth Center and approved a $60,000 project to replace air compressor units at Government Plaza, funded through an amendment to the 2025 capital improvement plan. Additionally, a $25,000 appropriation contract was approved to assist the Dolphin Island Police Department with an emergency backup generator, and a $55,440 contract extension was authorized for human resources consulting services to support the county's transition to a self-insured health plan. Other notable approvals included concession license agreements for food and beverage operations at Cypress Creek Golf Course and a $2.96 million three-year contract addendum for Workday services. The meeting also featured a public hearing on the county budget and discussions about supporting efforts to establish a VA hospital in Mobile County. No votes were taken on the VA hospital issue, but commissioners expressed support for exploring the matter further.

**Source:** mobilecountyal