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AGENDA
1. Opening of Meeting
a. Prayer
b. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Special Order of Business
Proclamation —Adoption Awareness Month
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
3. Public Comments
4. The Board of Commissioners' Response
S. Old Business
Bid Contract Extensions
a. Plumbing Services
Bid Contract Purchases
a. Correctional Facility Rooftop Unit
Change Order
a. Courthouse Repointing
6. New Business
a. Agreement — Planning
b. Authorization to Bid — Planning
c. Authorization to Rebid — Planning
d. Authorization to Rebid — Planning
e. Grant Offer and Agreement — Finance
f. Award Notification — Finance
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 4, 2021
The Rev., Tom Bellhy
New Hope Church
Richard Warco
Disabled American Veterans
Minute No. 1138, October 21, 2021
Anne Schlegel, Director
Children & Youth Services
g. Addition — Finance
h. Amendment — Finance
i. Agreements — Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
j. Agreements — Children & Youth Services
k. Agreement — Children & Youth Services
I. Agreement — Purchasing
m. Agreement — Purchasing
n. Addendum — Purchasing
7. Announcements
An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, following the Agenda meeting to
discuss personnel. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will be immediately following today's
meeting. All county offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in observance of Veterans Day.
8. Solicitor
None.
9. Adiournment
Minute No. 1138 October 21, 2021
The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room,
Courthouse Square, Washington, Pa., with the following members being present: Commissioners Diana Irey
Vaughan, Nick Sherman, and Commissioner Maggi participated via telephone. Also present are Solicitor Jana
Grimm; Chief of Staff John Haynes; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Human Resources Director Shelli
Arnold; Building and Grounds Director Justin Welsh; Aging Services Director Mary Lynn Spilak and
employees Allison Cole and Melissa Gorby; Recorder of Deeds representatives Paula Macik and Tammy
Wardman; Sheriff representatives Anthony Interval, Chad Beattie and Jack Camerson; Washington Drug and
Alcohol Commission representatives Cheryl Andrews and Breanne Bowman; Planning representatives Gracie
Abel and Kalie Chasko; Executive Secretary Randi Marodi; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Administrative
Assistant Joyce Thornburg; The Rev. Dr. Grafton T. Eliason of First Presbyterian Church of California, Pa.;
American Legion Post #22 representative Darrell Molinari; Observer -Reporter representative Mike Jones;
concerned citizens Bracken Burns, Ann Shaner, Sue Brine, Kim Oyler, Gary Lenik, Heather Hudock, John
Hudock; Christina Proctor, Deb Coury, Melanie Patterson, Denise Stusko, Sara Barr, Alex Masur, Clark
Mitchell Jr., Bob Patterson; Colleen Arnowitz, Liz Molinaro, Scott Nedrow, Bruce Bandel, Robert Patterson,
Bill West, Corey McConn, Bonnie Rankiri, Patricia Martin, Sam Yareck; Susan Nirella and Stephanie Rossi.
Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 2:00 p.m., and announced this meeting is
video and audio live streamed via Facebook.
The Rev. Dr. Grafton T. Eliason led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Molinari led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1137 dated October 7, 2021.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1137, as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mr. Sherman read a proclamation for National Long -Term Care Residents' Rights Month.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Accepting this proclamation is Aging Services Director Mary Lynn Spilak. Ms. Spilak thanked the
commissioners for their continued support.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Washington resident Kim Oyler spoke on election integrity and being in favor of Audit the Vote.
Venetia, Nottingham Township resident Gary Lenik spoke about the county airport, although he
stated he's never been there, wanting to know if there is income from runway use, hangar fees, etc., and in
favor of an election audit.
Belle Vernon resident Bob Patterson is favor of a full forensic audit for the 2020 election, seeing that
the Democratic Party, in prior years, favored this.
County resident Ann Shaner stated, with respect to those who want an election audit, that if good
intentions are not there, they will never win.
Washington County resident Susan Nirella spoke on history. Her husband's ancestor was The Rev.
Dr. John McMillan, who taught that it was not possible to obtain public goodness without laws.
Canonsburg resident Sam Yareck spoke in favor of a forensic audit and questioned how the 51 people
were selected to be on the ballot for the Home Rule Committee. He asked if the candidates were hand
chosen.
McMurray resident Stephanie Rossi spoke in favor of transparency and is in favor of a forensic audit.
She suggested that something happened in the 2020 election that warrants asking rational questions. She
supports legislative changes to the election process.
Belle Vernon resident Melanie Patterson spoke on integrity, the election process in Washington
County, and said she is in favor of a forensic audit.
OLD BUSINESS
CHANGE ORDER
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and the Redevelopment
Authority, of a change order with Cast and Baker for the Airport Northside Hanger project as follows:
• Change Order No. 7 is a deduct of (538.939.03) that reflects as -bid to as -built (actual) quantities
for all work completed to date on the Northside Hangar Site Preparation project.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the change order with Cast and Baker.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, of the appointments of
David Kresh, Cathi Kresh, Charlie Watts, Mary Lea Dutton, Harry Dantry, and Kevin Hill to the Canvass
Board for the 2021 General Election; the appointments of Dr. Courtney Ramous and Bracken Burns to the
Human Services Advisory Board; and the appointment of Jessica Wickard to the Children and Youth Services
Advisory Board.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the board appointments.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning
Commission, of a contract supplement with Mackin Engineers in the amount of $25,248.55 for additional
inspection hours on the Chartiers #12 bridge due to additional weekends and overtime work being completed
by the contractor. Costs will be paid 90% federal, 5% state and 5% county.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract amendment with Mackin
Engineers.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and
Children and Youth Services, to ratify a grant request with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Statewide
Adoption and Permanency Network for the County's adoption day celebration and permanency awareness
event. The grant request is in the amount of $1,300.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant request with the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance of a
lease amendment with the United States of America related to leases at the Crossroads Building that are
administered by the Federal Government through the General Services Administration. The amendment
recognizes the County of Washington as the Lessor.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a lease amendment with the United States
of America related to leases at the Crossroads Building.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and the
District Attorney, of a quotation for training with Cellebrite. The quotation is in the amount of $3,850.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the quotation for training with Cellebrite.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of a renewal of the Opt -Out rate for health insurance to remain the same at a rate of $200 per
month.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Opt -Out rate for health insurance.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of a renewal of the annual contract for medical coverage with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
This contract will be effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. The premium will increase by
10% and the new monthly rates will be as follows:
• Employee — $754.68
• Employee & Spouse — $2,033.85
• Employee & Child(ren) — $1,817.67
• Family — $2,334.14
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract for medical coverage with
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of a renewal of the annual contract for retirees over age 65 with Highmark Freedom PPO Blue.
This contract will be effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. The rate will remain the same at
$162 per person per month and will include an additional premium discount equal to four months' premium
in December 2021.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract with Highmark Freedom
PPO Blue.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of a renewal of the annual contract with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for vision coverage
effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. There is no change in premium.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract for vision coverage with
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of a renewal of the annual contract for dental coverage with United Concordia. This contract will
be effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. The premium will decrease by 10% and the
monthly rates will be as follows:
• Employee — $19.57
• Employee Plus One — $36.96
• Family — $57.26
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract with United Concordia.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board'for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of a renewal of the current contract with Colonial Supplemental Insurance for 2022 voluntary
benefits. This contract will be effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract with Colonial Supplemental
Insurance.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of a carrier change for employee life insurance and long-term disability with The Standard. The
rates will be effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 as follows and the annual savings for both
life insurance and long-term disability will be approximately $41,839:
• Life Insurance (The Standard)
Group Life — $0.13/$1,000 of benefit.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment — $0.02/$1,000 of benefit.
• Long Term Disability (The Standard)
$0.21 per $100 of covered benefit.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract with Reliance Standard.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral
Health and Developmental Services, of a provider agreement with Centerville Clinics, Inc. for the provision
of outpatient services for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization
amount will not exceed $80,000 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with Centerville
Clinics, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral
Health and Developmental Services, of a provider agreement with Pressley Ridge for the provision of family
based services for the period of July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. The contract authorization amount
will not exceed $10,000 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with Pressley
Ridge.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral
Health and Developmental Services, of an agreement with BHC Advanced Services for Washington County
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to implement the Person -Centered Forensic Services Funding
initiative for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization amount will not
exceed $110,180 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with BHC
Advanced Services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral
Health and Developmental Services, of a provider agreement addendum with accessAbilities, Inc. for the
period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The addendum adds Special Instruction Behavior services and
all other provisions will remain unchanged and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with
accessAbilities.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and
Youth Services, of the following provider agreements for the period of July 1,
2021 through June 30, 2022.
No additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER
AMOUNT
Washington Hospital Teen Outreach
75,000
Perseus House
200,000
Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services
100,000
People R Us
100,000
Family United Network, Inc.
325,000
TOTAL
$800.000
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreements listed.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and
Youth Services, of the 2022 Special Budget in the amount of $68,000. This budget will be used to cover
supportive client services, child specific expenses, expenses related to the recruitment and retention of
resource families, ancillary- court expenses as well as meeting and event recognition expenses. No additional
county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the 2022 Special Budget.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Services, to enter into agreements with the following providers to provide homeless assistance services for the
period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. No additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
Connect, Inc.
Emergency Shelter Services $79,700
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA
Emergency Shelter Senices 13,500
Blueprints
Rental Assistance
TOTAL
55,500
$148.700
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above provider agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
Public Safety, of the renewal of the maintenance agreement for the CAD System from Intergraph
Corporation of Madison, Ala. This maintenance agreement will be effective January 1, 2022 through
December 31, 2022, at a total amount of $273,467.16. The equipment and software were purchased in 2006
at a cost of approximately $1.8 million. The purpose of this maintenance is to keep the system up to date.
The total cost of this maintenance will be paid from the Public Safety operating budget.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving renewal of the maintenance agreement
from Intergraph Corporation for the CAD System
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
the Correctional Facility, of an agreement with Lexis Nexis to install inmate law library services to all 225
inmate tablets deployed facility -wide at no additional cost to our current digital inmate law library service
agreement. This service for the Correctional Facility was approved at the Board of Commissioners meeting
held October 21, 2021, Minute No. 1138.
Note: This is a stand-alone system. There are no books or CD's
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Lexis Nexis.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
Building & Grounds, of an early termination agreement with Guardian Protection at a fee of $1,700 in lieu of
the standard early termination fee of $4,047.30.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the early termination agreement with
Guardian Protection.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
Information Technology, of an addendum for cloud services with Ideal Integrations, Pittsburgh Pa. to include
an SSL certificate at the rate of $465/year. This addition is under the same terms and conditions as the
original contract.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with Ideal Integrations for
cloud services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
the Correctional Facility, of an addendum to our agreement with Keefe Supply Company, Strongsville, Ohio
for the reduction of commission (commissary only) from 34.25% to 31%. All other terms and conditions of
the original agreement and previously approved addendum remain unchanged. This service for the
Correctional Facility was approved at the Board of Commissioners meeting held October 21, 2021, Minute
No. 1138.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with Keefe Supply
Company.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
the Correctional Facility, of a purchase agreement with Encartele for the purchase of five 50" Broadcast
Display HDTV's and accessories, including 1 year campaign management services (ten hours of remote
services designing, managing and updating campaigns) as directed by Correctional facility staff for reporting,
training, P&P, etc. The total cost is $4,000 with a $1,000 annual license payment to be paid from the Inmate
welfare funds. This service for the Correctional Facility was approved at the Board of Commissioners
meeting held October 21, 2021, Minute No. 1138.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase agreement with Encartele.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing, to
authorize a five-year extension of our current lease agreement with Canonsburg Borough for MDJ Saieva
(27-2-01). This agreement will begin January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 at a rate of $2539.79, with a
3% increase annually.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the lease agreement with Canonsburg
Borough.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
Information Technology, to authorize an increase in the yearly not to exceed amount of $45,000 per year with
eDocs Technologies for professional services. Information Technology will be the ongoing support for
Onbase. eDocs will be engaged at the beginning of each project and the scope of work will determine the
amount of time eDocs is involved.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the increase with eDocs Technologies.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
Public Safety, of a purchase of a new cellular internet access at three tower sites from FirstNet. The total cost
for each unit - Cradlepoint IBR600c modem is $302.09 with a charge of $36.99/month per unit. The total
cost will be paid through the 9-1-1 operating budget.
Note: This service will support secure remote access for configuration, maintenance, and support of the
microwave backhaul network for the 9-1-1 radio system that will be located at the Mount Wheeler,
Washington Park, and Scenery Hill tower sites.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase from FirstNet.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
Human Services, of the purchase of a 2021Ford Escape from Woltz & Wind Ford of Heidelberg, Pa. in the
amount $27,610. The purchase would be made via CoStars 13, and therefore does not require bidding.
Proposed funding will be from the Community Based Care Management grant through OMSHAS.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase from Woltz & Wind Ford.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021, following the agenda
meeting to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will be immediately
following today's meeting.
SOLICITOR
None
There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
2:54 p.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
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OLD BUSINESS
November 4, 2021
A. BID CONTRACT EXTENSIONS
Purchasing, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an extension of our current contract with
McVehil Plumbing, Heating & Supply Co., Inc., of Washington, PA for plumbing services on a time and
material basis. All material is at a 15% discount from list price. This contract extension will be effective
November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022 and is in accordance with the original bid documents.
B. BID CONTRACT PURCHASES
Purchasing, on behalf of Correctional Facility, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a purchase
from EMCOR (Scalise Industries) Services, our contract of record, of Lawrence, PA. to replace an air
compressor for the rooftop air handling heating a/c unit at the Correctional Facility. The total cost is $17,842
and has been recommended for Act 13 funding.
C. CHANGE ORDER
Purchasing, on behalf of Building and Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve change
order #5 with Allegheny Restoration Inc., Pittsburgh, PA at a total cost of $58,200. This change order will
increase the amount of their current contract to $1,706,450. Allegheny Restoration will provide all labor,
material and equipment to complete the following scope of work:
• Staircase Back Pointing, Painting and Caulking (Cherry Alley & Beau Street)
1. Remove all deteriorated mortar from the stair treads and risers joints.
2. Back point all joints leaving a 3/4' recessed joint.
3. Install a urethane caulking (Sikaflex 15 LM) to all stair joints tooled to a neat finish.
4. Repaint door frame at entrance door (Color -bronze).
• Boiler Room Exterior, Cleaning, Repointing and Sealing
1. Clean all stone surfaces free of all dirt and stains.
2. Repoint all mortar joints.
3. Apply a coat of Garland Seal -A -Pore to all stone and mortar surfaces.
• Elevator Room Exterior Patching and Coatings
1. Patch all deteriorated stucco finishes to match existing.
2. Apply a coat of MaterProtect HB 400 to all stucco surfaces. (Color to match stone).
3. Paint 3 existing vents (Color -bronze).
• Three Rooftop Exit Doorway Canapes Cleaning, Patching and Coatings
1. Clean all stucco surfaces free of all contaminates.
2. Patch all spalled and deteriorated wall and ceiling stucco.
3. Apply a coat of MasterProtect HB400 to all stucco surfaces (Color to match stone).
• Stone Repair
1. Patching of all damaged and deteriorating decorative and columns stone.
• South Elevation Brick and Stone Retaining Wall Cleaning, Repointing, Brick Replacement, Caulking
and Sealing (6-7' High x 150' Long)
1. Saw cut all mortar joints to a 5/8" depth.
2. Clean all brick and stone free of all dirt and stains.
3. Replace all deteriorated brick and reset all dislodged stone.
4. Caulk all capstone butt joints.
5. Apply a coat of Garland Seal -A -Pore Waterproofing to all masonry surfaces.
NEW BUSINESS
November 4, 2021
A. AGREEMENT — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a capacity agreement with Greenridge Landfill
for the period of August 26, 2020 to August 26, 2033.
B. AUTHORIZATION TO BID — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners' authorization to bid the Discovery Cove development
project in Cross Creek County Park. Costs will be paid with gas lease funds.
C. AUTHORIZATION TO REBID — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners' authorization to re -bid the replacement of the Buffalo
#29 bridge in Blaine Township. Costs will be paid with Act 13 bridge funds.
D. AUTHORIZATION TO REBID — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners' authorization to re -bid the re -construction of
Hall 3 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Costs will be paid with LSA funds and fair gas lease funds.
E. GRANT OFFER AND AGREEMENT — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington as agent for Washington
County Airport, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a grant offer and agreement with the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation for additional funding
under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. The grant is in the amount of
$23,000 and will be for the period of date of acceptance through June 30, 2024.
F. AWARD NOTIFICATION — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of Juvenile Probation, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an award
notification with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Juvenile Court Judges' Commission for the Juvenile
Probation services grant. The grant is in the amount of $250,889 and will be for the period of
July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
G. ADDITION— FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of the Coroner, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the addition of Brittany
Harmon and Kaitlyn McElheny for diener/autopsy technician services at the previously approved rates.
H. AMENDMENT — FINANCE
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an amendment with Tyler Technologies to reflect
the discontinuation of iasWorld Tax Billing and Collection and Tax Claim (Delinquent Tax) maintenance
and support services. The decreased annual cost will be $147,580 for the period of March 1, 2021 through
February 28, 2022.
I. AGREEMENTS — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider
agreements in the amount of $700,000 for the period of July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, with the
list of previously approved providers. No county funds are required.
J. AGREEMENTS — CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider agreements in the
amount of $8,540,000 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, with the list of previously
approved providers. No county funds are required.
K. AGREEMENT — CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a purchase of service
agreement with Carrie O'Connell, Esq. to represent Children and Youth Services in Juvenile Court for the
period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Services will be billed at $65/hour and no county funds are
required.
L. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Planning Commission, respectfully requests the Commissioners enter into an
agreement with Comcast Business for the Mingo Park location for business internet and Security Edge
effective for two years unless cancelled providing a 30-day notice. The total cost is $253.24 for year one
and $263.24 for year two, plus a one-time installation fee of $29.95. Costs will be paid from their operating
budget.
M. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Building and Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
agreement with Remington and Vernick Engineers to provide an HVAC evaluation and filtration
recommendations for all County buildings at their contractual hourly rates with a not to exceed amount of
$37,340, plus a not to exceed amount of $750 for all reimbursable expenses.
• Courthouse
• Family Court Center
• Crossroads Building
• Public Safety
• Correctional Facility
• Caldwell Building
N. ADDENDUM — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Probation Services, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an addendum
to our agreement with Thermo -Fisher Reagent for the purpose of adding a point of care test (instant dip card)
to test for gabapentin at a cost of $1.75/dip card.