HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-15_Departmental Agendas_Meeting No. 1194 CHIEF CLERK'S AGENDA
October 15, 2024
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the reappointment of Brandi Miller
to the CYS Advisory Board and the appointment of Dipesh Patel to the Housing Authority Board.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Controller, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
agreement with Michael Clarke, Esq. to provide solicitor services for the Controller's office. The
agreement is in the amount of$300/month, is effective October 17, 2024, and shall be continuous
until terminated by either party.
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners rescind the August 15, 2024, vote to
terminate the maintenance agreement with MRA, Inc. and reinstate the maintenance agreement
dated March 1, 2024 with MRA, Inc. for the existing 911 county communication system.
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve Addendum No. 2, to the original
agreement between the County and the Washington County Authority. This Addendum will enable
and authorize the Authority to provide advisory services and assistance to the County for future
planning and anticipated rollout with respect to Project Management, as outlined in the original
agreement, and credit for their monthly stipend against their debt obligation to the County.
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a cell tower lease agreement with the
City of Washington for the cell tower located in Washington Park, pursuant to the terms and
conditions approved by the Solicitor.
MEMORANDUM
October 15, 2024
TO: Commissioner Sherman
Commissioner Janis
Commissioner Maggi
FROM: Jason E. Theakston, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Meeting—October 15, 2024
1. Planning—SPC Agreement
Planning Commission recommends approval of an agreement with Southwestern
Pennsylvania Corporation (SPC) for the 2024-2025 Unified Planning Work Program
in the amount to be reimbursed of$17,784.00. FY 2024-2025 will reflect $17,784.00
and $4,446.00 of in-kind match respectively.
HUMAN RESOURCES
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: CINDY GRIFFIN
FROM: ANDREAJOHNSTON
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR 10/15/24 MEETING
DATE: OCTOBER 10, 2024
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve the renewal of
the professional services contract with The Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center. The purpose
of this contract is to provide employee wellness services. The rates of the contract will remain
the same and will be effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Commissioner Nick Sherman, Chairman
Commissioner Electra S.Janis,Vice Chair
Commissioner Larry Maggi
FROM: Department of Human Services
SUBJECT: Agenda Meeting October 15, 2024
1. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services—Provider Agreement
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of the
following provider agreement with BHC/Advanced Services,Inc. to implement the Person-
Centered Forensics Service Funding initiative that will provide assistance to identified
individuals having qualified mental health diagnoses who are involved in the forensic system
for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is
$233,703.00 and no additional county funds are required.
2. Human Services—MATP Provider Agreement
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval to enter into an agreement with the
Washington County Transportation Authority for one time funding provided by the
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for a driver retention program for the MATP
program in the amount of$241,078.00 for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024,
and no county funds are required.
3. Human Services—Emergency Shelter Grant Agreements
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval of the following provider agreements for
emergency shelter services for the period of July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025. The
funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and no
county funds are required.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA $ 48,000
Blueprints $ 111,000
Total $ 159,000
4. Human Services—Agreement
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval of an agreement with Southwestern
Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging for the provision of Home Delivered Meals for the
period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is
$50,000.00 and no county funds are required.
5. Human Services—Homeless Assistance Program (HAP)
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval to enter an agreement with Domestic
Violence Services of Southwestern PA to provide homeless assistance services for the period
of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025,in the amount of$13,500.00. No county funds are
required.
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Randy Vankirk
NICK SHERMAN,CHAIRMAN "yam Director of Purchasing
ELECTRA JANIS,VICE CHAIR i'i
Phone: 724-228-6729
LARRY MAGGI
(724)228-6724 WASHINGTON COUNTY
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
95 WEST BEAU STREET,SUITE 430
WASHINGTON,PA 15301
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REV#1
FROM: RANDY VANKIRK, DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
DATE: OCTOBER 10,2024
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 15, 2024-MIN#1194
I. BIDS/CONTRACT EXTENSIONS/PROPOSALS
A. Bid Contract Awards
1.Bid Contract Award-Cross Creek Concrete-#092424-CCC
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve the bid contract award for#092424-CCC Cross Creek Concrete project to AMS
Construction and Remodeling LLC of Donora PA as the lowest,most responsive,most
responsible bidder.
If approved,this agreement will be effective DOA through project completion and final
payment at the bid submitted project price of$88,762.00.
2.Bid Contract Award—Harmon Creek Bridge No. 7-#100824-HC7
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve the bid contract award for#100824-HC7,Harmon Creek Bridge No. 7 project
to Alex E.Paris Contracting Company,Inc. of Atlasburg,PA as the lowest,most
responsive,most responsible bidder.
If approved,this agreement will be effective DOA through project completion and final
payment at the bid submitted project price of$272,000.00.
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B. Authorization to Bid/Request Proposals
1. Surveying Services RFP
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
authorize the advertising for proposals for farmland preservation surveying services.
2.MDJ Office Space RFP
Purchasing, on behalf of Court Administration,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners authorize the advertising for proposals for office space leasing or
procurement for MDJ Kanalis and MDJ Porter.
3.Re-bid Joint Municipal Purchasing Program (JMPP Winter)
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
authorize the advertising for the rebidding of the winter JMPP.
4.Books& Publications RFP
Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners authorize the
advertising for proposals for Books and Publications,including PA Statue publications,
PA Commonwealth Court rules,PA Crimes code,PA Criminal Justice,etc.
IL AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/ADDENDUM/PURCHASES
A. Professional Service Agreements
1. Comcast Business Agreement
Purchasing, on behalf of IT for Conflict Counsel,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners enter into a service agreement with Comcast Business for business internet
service for a total monthly cost of$122.90 and a onetime installation fee of$99.95. The
internet will be used for primary internet service at the Tershel and Associates building
for Conflict Counsel.
If approved,this Agreement will be effective September 20,2024, and shall continue month
to month until amended or terminated pursuant to the agreement.
2. Comcast Business Agreement
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners enter into a service agreement with Comcast Business for business video
and voice/phone service for a total monthly cost of$128.70 and a onetime installation fee of
$265.00. The service will be used for the auxiliary PSAP at the Washington County
airport facility.
If approved,this Agreement will be effective DOA 2024, and shall be effective for a 36-
month term until amended or terminated pursuant to the agreement.
3. Comcast Business Agreement
Purchasing, on behalf of IT,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners enter
into a service agreement with Comcast Business for business internet and voice service for
a total monthly cost of$322.89 and a onetime installation fee of$99.95. The internet will be
used for primary internet and voice service at the County's newly acquired 371 W
Chestnut location.
If approved,this Agreement will be effective DOA 2024, and shall be effective for a 36-
month term until amended or terminated pursuant to the agreement.
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4.#121923-911 Equip Maintenance RFP—Termination Withdrawal
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners rescind the termination of our 9-1-1 Equipment and Maintenance
agreement for the maintenance of the existing radio system and the as needed, as requested
services that may arise from this agreement with MRA Incorporated,Washington,PA.
If approved,this agreement will return to the original terms and conditions of contract
#121923-911 Maintenance. Billings will reference the original agreement,effective
September 30,2024,through the end of the initial term,February 28,2026,unless otherwise
terminated or amended pursuant to the terms therein.
5. Cloud Services-Contract#093015-RFP-Server
Purchasing, on behalf of Carrie Fundy,Director of Information Technology,respectfully
requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the renewal agreement with Ideal
Integrations,Pittsburgh PA, for the provision of DUO MFA providing a Multifactor for
the County's Email,VPN and Privileged access and Remote Desktop services for 900 users
across the County campus. The contract also includes the county Email Exchange server and
Email Archives.
If approved,the monthly recurring cost of$5,601.89 to be funded from the IT Operating
Budget.
Note: This System will help to prevent unauthorized access to our network by prompting for
an additional code or methods of verification.
III. PA STATE CONTRACT/COSTARS
A. COSTARS/DGS
Purchasing respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the following
purchases from the PA State Contract.All items are being purchased from the PA State.
Contract/Costars.
1. COSTARS 20—Laboratory Supplies-908 Devices
Purchasing, on behalf of District Attorney,Walsh,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the purchase of(2) 908 Spectrometers,along with supplies for the
Washington County Drug Task Force via 908 Devices,Inc.,Boston,MA, from PA State
Contract,COSTARS 20. If approved,the estimated cost of$184,546.40 will be paid from
the PCCD Quantitative Analysis,Grant as approved on MIN#1180 on 02/15/24.
IV. DONATION
A. Donation Resolution—Dump Truck
1.Backhoe Donation
The Purchasing Department,as per Section 1805 of the County Code governing the sale or
disposition of personal property of the County,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners authorize the resolution for the donation of a case backhoe from the
Washington County Redevelopment Authority(Airport)to be utilized at the Washington
County Parks. The Authority has completed the"Application for Donation"application and
have met all required criteria.
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2. TV Donation
The Purchasing Department,as per Section 1805 of the County Code governing the sale or
disposition of personal property of the County,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners authorize the resolution for the donation of a TLC Roku TV from the Penn
State Extension to be utilized in any conference room at the Crossroads Building.Penn State
Extension has completed the"Application for Donation"application and have met all
required criteria.
MIN#1194,Dated 10/17/2024.
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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON RAC w
100 WEST BEAU STREET,SUITE 603,WASHINGTON,PENNSYLVANIA 15301
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PRONE 724-228.6875
TOLL FREE t-888-731-2154
FAX 724-228-6829
STEPHEN T.JOHNSON www.racw.net COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DARYL W.PRICE redevelopment@raviv.net NICK SHERMAN,CHAIRMAN
LAURAL ZIEINIBA ELECTRA S.JANIS,VICE CHAIR
PAUL SCARMAZZI ROBERT C.GRIFFIN LARRY MAGGI
JEFFREY JONES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PROJECT ACTIVITY REPORT
DATE: October 15, 2024
TO: Washington County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
Charleroi Demolition Proiect No. LS 23-06B
This project involves the environmental remediation and demolition of a commercial structure located
at 421 McKean Avenue, Charleroi.
Contractor: J.R. Moran Contracting, Inc.
Contract Award: $85,800.00
Funding: Local Share Account Funds
Award Date: October 17, 2024
Washington Demolition BMP 24-01
This project involves the demolition and site clearance of 15 North Main Street in the City of
Washington.
Contractor: J.R, Moran Contracting, Inc.
Contract Award: $87,500.00
Funding: Washington County Blight Mitigation Funds
Award Date: October 17, 2024
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