HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-06_Departmental Agendas_Meeting No. 1201 CHIEF CLERK AGENDA
February 4, 2025
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
No special order of business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution approving the 2025 Local
Share Account (LSA) program as recommended by the LSA Review Committee.
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt an ordinance, pursuant to Act 48 of
2024, that will permit the Tax Claim Bureau to charge a processing fee of$250/transaction for
properties purchased at a tax sale or mortgage foreclosure sale.
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve payment to Scantek in the amount of
$5,750 for the purpose of placing scanned Naturalization documents in the County's Laserfiche
repository and making them available to constituents via the public web portal. The cost will be
paid via the Record Improvement Fund and no County funds are required.
MEMORANDUM
February 4, 2025
TO: Commissioner Sherman
Commissioner Janis
Commissioner Maggi
FROM: Jason E. Theakston, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Meeting—February 4, 2025
1. Planning—Division Order
Planning Commission recommends approval of an amended division order with Range
Resources for the Augustine D 11H Unit with the decimal interest 0.00034115.
2. Planning—Division Order
Planning Commission recommends approval of an amended division order with Range
Resources for the Augustine F 12H Unit with the decimal interest 0.00085133.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Adam G.Petris
NICK SHERMAN Assistant Finance Director
CHAIR 95 WEST BEAU STREET— SUITE 430
ELECTR JANIS
WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15301 PHONE:724-228-6894
VICE CHAIR HAIR
LARRY MAGGI FAX:724-228-6941
PHONE:724-228-6724
FINANCES' AGENDA
February 4 ,2025
1. Finance, on behalf of Human Services, respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve a
renewal agreement with SPHS Connect, Inc. for permanent supportive housing services to eligible
homeless individuals and families. The agreement in the amount of$16,334.00, will be for the
period of January 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025 and includes unreimbursed costs for the period of
December 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. This will be funded by Act 13 funds.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Commissioner Nick Sherman, Chairman
Commissioner Electra S.Janis,Vice Chair
Commissioner Larry Maggi
FROM: Department of Human Services
SUBJECT:Agenda Meeting February 4, 2025
1. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services—Final Year-End Contract Adjustments:
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of the
following final year-end contract adjustment agreements for the period of July 1, 2023,
through June 30, 2024. No additional county funds are required.
ORIGINAL ADJUSTED
PROVIDER AMOUNT AMOUNT
The CARE Center, Inc. dba SPHS CARE Center $1,275,000.00 $1,285,013.00
Centerville Clinics, Inc. $ 67,800.00 $ 67,931.00
2. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services—Final Year-End Contract Adjustments:
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of the
following final year-end contract adjustment agreements for the period of July 1, 2023,
through June 30, 2024. No additional county funds are required.
ORIGINAL ADJUSTED
PROVIDER AMOUNT AMOUNT
Healing Bridges, Inc. (Mental Health) $ 18,000.00 $ 20,192.00
Healing Bridges, Inc. (Intellectual Disabilities) $ 33,000.00 $ 35,442.00
3. Human Services—Shelter Agreement:
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval of the following shelter agreement with
Shri Ranchhodji Associates, (Motel 6/Days Inn) for emergency shelter hotel vouchers for
eligible homeless residents for the period of February 6, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The
contract authorization amount is for up to $30,000.00. The funds are provided by the PA
Department of Human Services Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) and no additional
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 30,2025
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 4,2025 -MIN#1201 Rev#2
I. BID CONTRACT/AUTHORIZATION TO BID
A. Bid Contract Purchases
1.Middletown Tractor Bid Contract Purchase-Outdoor Equipment,Maintenance&
Supplies—Contract#071624-OER
Purchasing, on behalf of Jason Theakston,Director of Planning,respectfully requests the
Board of County Commissioners approve the following purchases from our contracted
vendor, Middletown Tractor,Washington,PA at a discount greater than the 5% set forth
in our agreement of record for the Department of Parks and Recreation. The total cost will be
paid from gas and oil lease funds.
• A John Deere 5075E Cab Utility Tractor/Mower, 520M Loader and FC12E Flex
Wing at a total cost of$76,794.53 from Middletown Tractor Sales,Washington,
PA.
Note: This tractor will replace our 1992 John Deere 2055 Tractor with IOK hours.
• A Ventrac 4520N Boom Mower with 72"deck,at a total cost of$55,644.42 from
Middletown Tractor Sales,Washington,PA.
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Note: The Ventrac will be utilized at Cross Creek Park, specifically near the Thompson
Hill Road which has severe slopes.
B. Authorization to Bid/Request Proposals
1. 14 Unit T-Hangar-Washington County Airport
Purchasing, on behalf of Redevelopment,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners authorize the advertising for a 14 Unit T-Hangar at the County Airport.
IL AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS
A. Professional Service Agreements
1. Comcast Business Agreement
Purchasing, on behalf of Carrie Fundy,IT,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners enter into a 36-month agreement with Comcast Business for the Public
Safety Airport Location to replace the pro package with a fiber connection at a cost of
$613.95 per month,plus a one-time $199.00 installation charge.
If approved,this Agreement will continue for three years unless cancelled providing a thirty-
day notice. This expense will be paid from the public safety operating budget.
2. TransSystems Agreement
Purchasing, on behalf of Redevelopment,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve an agreement with TranSystems in the amount of$136,655.00 for
the design of the 14-Unit T Hangar at the Airport. The funding is 90%FAA and 10% State
(BOA). There is no local share. The BOA has concurred with the scope.
3. Pest Control—Stegenga Pest Control
Purchasing, on behalf of Building and Grounds,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners enter into a Pest Control Agreement with Stegenga Pest Control,Houston
PA,based on their per treatment cost ranging from$35.00- $200.00 to be funded from
individual department operating budgets.
If approved,this agreement will be effective DOA through January 31,2026,with four
additional one-year automatic renewals unless otherwise terminated pursuant to our
agreement.
4.Elections-All ways Moving,Election Services Pick up &Delivery
The Purchasing Department,on behalf of Melanie Ostrander,Elections/Voter
Registration,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners enter into agreement
for Pick up &Delivery Services to All ways Moving,Washington,PA, at a rate of
$165/hr.per truck/2 movers.
If approved,this contract will be effective February 1,2025,through January 31,2026,
with two (2)one(1)year automatic extensions unless otherwise terminated pursuant to thirty
days written notice.
5. Tower Services Unlimited Agreement
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, at the recommendation of Mission Critical Partners
and County Project Management,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve an agreement with Tower Services Unlimited Inc. of Harrisburg PA. This
agreement will provide engineering services according to hourly rates submitted for tower
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sites as needed. This agreement and its services rendered will be approved only as needed,as
requested by the County. Tower site services involving construction or equipment will
follow bid/state contract procurement.
If approved,this agreement will be effective February 1,2025,through January 31,2026,
with options to extend for two (2) one (1)year periods.
6.Airport Southside Taxiway Proiect-050923-SS Taxiway
Purchasing, on behalf of Bob Griffin,Director of Redevelopment,respectfully requests the
Board of County Commissioners approve the following addendum to our agreement with
First Energy for the Southside Taxiway project.
• First Energy—The First Energy agreement addendum is for$6,287.61 along with a
Statement of Compliance.First Energy is requiring an additional junction box&
electrical work prior to passing inspection for the taxiway construction project.
7. Professional Services—Michael Baker International,Inc. Consulting/Engineering
Services
Purchasing, on behalf of Director of Administration,respectfully requests the Board of
County Commissioners approve an agreement with Michael Baker International,Inc.,
Pittsburgh,PA,to provide Consulting&Engineering Services at their 2025 hourly
rates.
If approved the contract will be effective DOA,2025, for a period of one year with options
to extend.
8.Washington County Correctional Facility—Butler County Agreement
Purchasing, on behalf of Warden Fewell,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners enter into an agreement with Butler County for the provision of housing
each other's adult offenders on an as needed basis as per the contract conditions including,
$60.00 per day,per inmate,plus transports and any medical expenses to be paid from their
Operating budget.
NOTE: THIS RENEWAL AGREEMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON PRISION
BOARD APPROVAL.
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 13—Woltz and Wind Ford
Purchasing, on behalf of Elections,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve the purchase of a 2025 Ram Promaster Van at a cost of$43,000. The requested
vehicle would be purchased via Costars 13, and therefore does not require bidding. The
proposed vehicle will be funded from the Elections Integrity Grant.
The proposed vendor for this purchase is Woltz and Wind Ford of Heidelberg,PA.
2. Costars 13—Woltz and Wind Ford
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Purchasing, on behalf of Jason Theakston,Director of Planning,respectfully requests
the Board of County Commissioners approve the purchase of four(4)2024 Electric
Vehicles(see below) and charging stations for use throughout the County. The requested
vehicles would be purchased via Costars 13, and therefore does not require bidding. The
proposed vehicles will be funded from the DOE EECBG Program Grant.
The proposed vendor for this purchase is Woltz and Wind Ford of Heidelberg,PA.
• Two(2)2025 Ford F-150 Lightning AWD Super Crew Pro-Emergency
Responder Vehicles - $52,215.00/each. Total $104,430.00.
• One (1)2025 Ford F-150 Lightning AWD Super Crew Pro—Municipal work
Vehicle- $53,990.00.
• One(1) 2025 Ford Mustang AWD -$39,985.00.
3.Elections-Voting Systems/Machines—CoStars 39
The Purchasing Department,on behalf of Melanie Ostrander, Elections/Voter
Registration,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the 2025
Elections Services Warranty License,Maintenance and Support Fees with Election
Systems& Software at a cost of$246,230.00.
The proposed purchase is in accordance with the pricing on PA State Contract/Costars 39
and therefore does not require bidding. The proposed vendor is Election Systems&
Software LLC of Omaha,NE. The total cost will be derived from the Elections Operating
Budget.
Note: This is year one of a five-year agreement.
IV. DONATION
A. Donation Resolution—Desks
1.Desks 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 3 Desks from Washington
County to be utilized by the North Strabane Twp. Police Station who has completed the
"Application for Donation"application and have met all required criteria.
B. Donation Resolution—Backhoe
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 Backhoe from Washington
County to be utilized by the Washington County Fairgrounds who has completed the
"Application for Donation"application and have met all required criteria.
MIN#1201,Dated 02/06/2025.
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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: February 4, 2025
TO: Washington County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
Washington Demolition Proiect No. BMP 24-04
This project involves the demolition and site clearance of 1415 Jefferson Avenue in the City of
Washington.
Estimated Construction Cost: $338,835.00
Funding: County Blight Mitigation Funds
Bid Opening: February 20, 2025
Cokeburg Demolition Proiect 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 will be performed
prior to demolition and all materials will be disposed of properly. The structure has been condemned
under the Township's Code Enforcement Program.
Contractor: W.J. Woodhouse, Jr. & Sons, Inc.
Contract Award: $9,800.00
Funding: Local Share Account Funds
Award Date: February 5, 2025
Project Activity Report—February 4, 2025 Page 2
Hopewell Demolition Proiect No. CD 23-09
This project involves the demolition and site clearance of 2133 Brush Run Road, a blighted residential
structure that has been condemned under the Township's Code Enforcement Programs.
Contractor: W. J. Woodhouse, Jr. & Sons, Inc.
Contract Award: $3,250.00
Funding: Hopewell Community Development Block Grant Funds
Award Date: February 5, 2025
Charleroi Recreation Proiect No. CD 18-08, CV 20-09 & LS 24-03
This project involves the second phase of recreation improvements at Woodland Avenue and Crest
Avenue Parks in Charleroi Borough.
• Woodland Avenue: Construction of a new pavilion,public parking, fencing, swinging benches,
picnic tables,trash cans and related improvements.
• Crest Avenue: Reconstruction of the basketball court, construction of a pavilion, swinging
benches,picnic tables, trash cans and related improvements.
Contractor: El Grande Industries, Inc.
Contract Award: $454,881.00
Funding: $162,036.75 Charleroi Community Development Block Grant Funds
$133,000.00 Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Funds
$159,844.25 Local Share Account Funds
Award Date: February 10, 2025
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