HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-07_Departmental Agendas_Meeting No. 1199 CHIEF CLERK'S AGENDA
January 7, 2025
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
No special order of business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an Oil and Gas Lease with Range
Resources —Appalachia, LLC on a 5.76-acre of land owned by Washington County in Donegal
Township.
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners' approval to retain the services of Sweat Law
Offices as the County's Solicitor effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a grant agreement between the
County and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) in the amount of$46,970 for
the 2024 9-1-1 Statewide Interconnectivity Funding Program to be used towards the Washington
NG911 GIS Post Migration project.
MEMORANDUM
January 7, 2025
TO: Commissioner Sherman
Commissioner Janis
Commissioner Maggi
FROM: Jason E. Theakston, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Meeting—January 7, 2025
1. Liquid Fuels—Tunnel#4 Rehabilitation Reimbursement Agreement
Planning Commission recommends approval of a reimbursement agreement with
PADOT providing $900,000.00 reimbursement to Washington County for the
rehabilitation of Tunnel #4 in Buffalo Township. The construction costs are 100%
State Funding, with local match for pre-construction activities for the project. The
approval also designates signature authority to the Chairman of County
Commissioners.
2. Liquid Fuels—Chartiers #64 Addendum Number 1
Planning Commission respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the Price and
Technical Proposals for the Chartiers #64 Bridge Replacement Project. The initial
scope of work was revised to include items to complete the Final Design of the project.
The revision will increase the cost by $119,125.05 for a total project cost of
$613,627.54, which is 100% federally funded.
3. Parks and Recreation—Animal Control Services
Planning Commission respectfully requests approval of a contract with Kymberly A.
Secreet in the amount of$400 per month during the term of January 1, 2025, through
December 31, 2025, for animal control services in Mingo Creek Park, Cross Creek
Park, Ten Mile Creek Park, and the Panhandle Trail.
HUMAN RESOURCES
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: CINDY GRIFFIN
FROM: ANDREA JOHNSTO
Att,
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR 1/7/25 MEETING
DATE: JANUARY 2, 2025
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve the renewal of
the current Employee Assistance Program (EAP) agreement with the Gateway Rehabilitation
Center doing business as Productivity Partners. The agreement provides counseling and work-
life services to all full-time employees and eligible family members. EAP services will be
compensated at an annual contract fee of $19,419.97. The effective date of this contract is
January 1, 2025 — 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 January 7, 2025
1. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting the approval of the following
provider agreements for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. No additional
county funds are required.
PROVIDER SERVICES PROVIDED AMOUNT
Community Specialist Corporation d/b/a Provides trauma-informed $175,000.00
The Academy residential treatment for at-
risk adolescent females.
Every Child, Inc. Provides foster care, $200,000.00
adoption, and therapeutic
services to children and
families.
Family Care for Children and Youth, Inc. Provides medically fragile $100,000.00
children with foster
families avoiding
institutional settings.
Merakey-Pennsylvania Merakey's Foster Care $100,000.00
Plus Program provides
community-based family
care for youth with
behavioral and mental
health needs, reducing
institutional placements.
The Clock Tower Schools Provide residential $100,000.00
placement services for
males ages 14-18 by JPO
or CYS.
Total 1 1 $675,000.00
2. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services—Final Year-End Contract Adjustment
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of the
following final year-end contract adjustment agreement with Center for Community
Resources,Inc. for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The contract
authorization amount will be increased from$940,000.00 to $1,119,925.00. No additional
county funds are required.
3. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services—Provider Agreement Addendum
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of a
provider agreement addendum with Pathways of Southwestern PA,Inc. to add the service of
Respite for an individual already receiving services through this provider for the period of
July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount will be increased
from$78,874.00 to $83,874.00 and no additional county funds are required.
4. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services—Provider Agreement
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting the approval of a
provider agreement with Chatham University to provide the intellectual disabilities service of the
IM4Q Program for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.The contract authorization
amount is for$36,062.00 and no additional county funds are required.
5. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services—Provider Agreement
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of the
following provider agreement with The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers, Inc. to provide
the early intervention service of Service Coordination, for the period of January 1, 2025,
through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is for$5,000.00 and no additional
county funds are required.
6. Human Services—Provider Agreement
Human Services is respectfully requesting the approval of the following provider agreement
with SKAPA Design&Marketing Solutions to provide videography editing and production
services for The Road to Recovery Symposium video footage to showcase this event with
Washington County staff and community stakeholders. The contract authorization amount
is for$150.00 per hour and will not exceed 7 hours. No county funds are required.
7. Human Services—Memorandum of Understanding
Human Services is respectfully requesting the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding
with Monongahela Valley Hospital d/b/a Penn Highlands Mon Valley for the provision of
the 340B Drug Pricing Program. This Memorandum will commence on January 9,2025 and
continue until terminated by either party. No county funds are required.
8. Aging Services—Provider Agreement Addendum
Aging Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement addendum with
SWPA Area Agency on Aging, Inc. for a decrease in funding of$30,337.00 for the period of
July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. 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
FROM: RANDY VANKIRK, DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
DATE: JANUARY 02,2025
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 07, 2025 -MIN#1199
I. REJECT PROPOSALS
A. Reiect All Proposals
1. 121724-Worker's Comp RFP
Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners reject all
submissions for Worker's Comp Services.
II. AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/ADDENDUM/PURCHASES
A. Professional Service Agreements
1. Software Support&Maintenance
Purchasing, on behalf of the Carrie Fundy,IT,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the following RBA payments for Annual Software Maintenance
Renewals and Services.
• RBA Professional Data-Systems and new software upgrades- $23,614.42,
Information Technology uses this software for Informix and RBA software. If approved,this
agreement will be effective January 1,2025,through December 31,2025.
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• RBA Professional Data Systems—GUI Client Software Maintenance$4,911.50,
Information Technology uses this software for Informix and RBA software. If approved,this
agreement will be effective January 1,2025,through December 31,2025.
• RBA Professional Data Systems- $4,318.43, Tax Assessment Maintenance,
Information Technology uses this software for Informix and RBA software. If approved,this
agreement will be effective January 1,2025,through December 31,2025.
2.Worker's Compensation Services
Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve an agreement
with Excalibur Investment Services,Inc., Scranton,PA to provide Worker's
Compensation Services at their 2025 rate schedule.
3.Radio Console System Preventative Maintenance/Software Agreement
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the Maintenance agreement on the Software for the Radio Console
purchased on the GSA Contract from Avtec. Maintenance& Support are now provided by
MRA Incorporated,Washington,PA.
If approved,this maintenance agreement will be effective January 1, 2025,through December
31,2025, at a total amount of$73,487.93. The total cost of this maintenance will be paid
from the Public Safety State Collected Surcharge Funds.
Note: This agreement covers the Systems at both the Primary&Airport Locations.
4.Logging Recorder Preventative Maintenance/Software Agreement
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the Maintenance agreement on the Software&Hardware for the
Logging Recorder purchased on the GSA Contract from Eventide. Maintenance&
Support are now provided by MRA Incorporated,Washington,PA. If approved,this
maintenance agreement will be effective January 1, 2025,through December 31,2025, at a
total amount of$26,950.00. The total cost of this maintenance will be paid from the Public
Safety State Collected Surcharge.
Note: This agreement covers the Systems at both the Primary&Airport Locations.
5. 122320-CMS-RFP—Case Management System
Purchasing, on behalf of Patrick Grimm, Court Administrator,respectfully requests the
Board of County Commissioners approve the funding for our Courts Case Management
System Agreement with Thomson Reuters,Eagan MN, at a cost of$385,875.00 for year
2025 for maintenance and support.American Rescue Plan Act Funds were utilized through
2024. 2025 will be paid from Capital.
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 6—CDW-G NetMotion License Renewal-CAD System Support
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Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the renewal of NetMotion Complete—Conversion License via
vendor CDW-G, Chicago IL.
If approved,the cost for renewal will be $31,650.00 for 300 subscription-based licenses. To be
paid from the Public Safety Operating Budget.
The proposed purchase will be made via CoStars, and therefore does not require bidding.
2. COSTARS 6—Exp. 10/12/25 Report Management System
Purchasing, on behalf of the District Attorney,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the renewal of the Cloud Based Report Management System. The
total cost of$86,136.00 will be paid from PCCD Grant Funds. This purchase is being made
from Cody Systems,Pottstown,PA on the PA COSTARS 6 contract, and therefore does
not require bidding.
• CODY Pathfinder RMS Package for license fees& 80 hours of Remote
Implementation&Training at a total cost of$86,136.00.
MIN#1199,Dated 01/09/2025.
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PHONE 724-228-6875 /
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FAX 724-228-6829
STEPHEN T.JOHNSON www.racw.net COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DARYL W.PRICE redevelopment@racw.net NICK SHERMAN,CHAIRMAN
LAURAL ZIEMBA ELECTRA S.JANIS,VICE CHAIR
PAUL SCARMAZZI ROBERT C.GRIFFIN LARRY MAGGI
JEFFREY JONES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PROJECT ACTIVITY REPORT
DATE: January 7, 2025
TO: Washington County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
Cokeburg Demolition Project No. LS 24-04
This project involves the environmental remediation,demolition and site clearance of a vacant apartment
building located at 1 Washington Street in Cokeburg Borough. An asbestos survey was performed and
all materials will be disposed of properly. The structure has been condemned under the Township's
Code Enforcement Program.
Estimated Demolition Cost: $50,000
Funding: Local Share Account Funds
Bid Opening: January 10, 2025
Burgettstown, Canonsburg, Canton, Deemston,North Franklin and Washington Demolition
Project No. BMP 24-05
This project involves the demolition and site clearance of the following blighted residential structures
that have been condemned under each municipality's Code Enforcement Program.
249 Center Avenue, Burgettstown 63 Cleveland Road, Washington
122 Ridge Avenue, Washington 340 Duncan Avenue, Washington
240 Donnan Avenue, Washington 347 West Pike Street, Canonsburg
1520 Jefferson Avenue, Lot 24A, Washington 277 Buckingham Road, Fredericktown
Estimated Demolition Cost: $80,000
Funding: County Blight Mitigation Funds
Bid Opening: January 21, 2025
Project Activity Report—January 7,2025 Page 2
Washington and West Bethlehem Demolition Pro`ect No. LS 20-11C
This project involves the demolition and site clearance of the following blighted residential structures
that have been condemned under each municipality's Code Enforcement Program.
509 West Chestnut Street, Washington 303 Ridge Avenue, Washington
1090 Arch Street, Washington 2289 Beallsville Road, Marianna
Contractor: Dave Woodhouse
Contract Award: $44,100
Funding: Local Share Account Funds
Award Date: January 10, 2025
Signature