# Administration & Finance Committee - Sept. 22, 2026

The Richland County Administration & Finance Committee convened on September 22, 2026, to address several procurement and contract matters. Key actions included approval of a competitive bid for solid waste and recycling landfill debris grinding services awarded to Alpha Tree Services at a rate 38% lower than the previous fiscal year. The committee also approved contracts for facility renovations, including a $800,000 project to upgrade 16 bathrooms to meet current accessibility codes, and fire protection services with Johnson Controls. Additionally, the committee approved demolition and construction projects related to county facilities, including a new Emergency Operations Center awarded to MB Con through a qualifications-based selection process. A $219,000 contract with Planning Next was approved to develop a small area action plan for Decker Boulevard, with a 20% contingency. The committee also accepted a donation of approximately 21 acres of riverfront property to support conservation and future recreational opportunities. Motions for all these items were properly moved, seconded, and unanimously approved, reflecting active procurement and capital improvement initiatives within the county.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [Administration & Finance Committee - Sept. 22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npsI_3a5jLI) - Richland County