Knox County, Ohio Board of Commissioners September 29th, 2026 Regular Session

The Knox County Board of Commissioners’ September 29, 2026 regular session included a bid opening for Jersey barriers for the Emergency Management Agency. Meridian Rapid Defense Group was the sole bidder, and the barriers were described as a sole-source purchase. The transcript gives prices of $127,240.70 for one and $245,491.40 for two. No award was made; commissioners discussed repeating the advertising and bid process to meet federal grant requirements. The county would need to pay upfront and seek reimbursement from the grant. Commissioners also approved Change Order No. 2 for Crawford Construction’s Howard Danville Road Bridge project, increasing the contract by $366.52, and approved Pay Application No. 3 for $232,599.52.

The board approved authorizing the EMA director to sign and execute an Emergency Management Performance Grant application and authorizing the transit director to execute and file Ohio Department of Transportation grant documents. The transit director reported on ridership, staffing and funding pressures, a new facility nearing completion, and proposed bus-advertising and sponsorship efforts to generate revenue; no related purchasing decision was made. The motions presented were approved by voice vote.