HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-14_Departmental Agendas_Meeting No. 1217 CHIEF CLERK AGENDA
October 14, 2025
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Certificate of Appreciation Martin P. Beichner, Jr.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington,
respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution approving an amendment to
the 2022 grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) for
the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund.
MEMORANDUM
October 14, 2025
TO: Commissioner Sherman
Commissioner Janis
Commissioner Maggi
FROM: Jason E. Theakston, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Meeting—October 14, 2025
1. Parks and Recreation—Notice of Termination Permit Closure
Planning Commission respectfully requests the Commissioners sign the Notice of
Termination for the Chapter 102 Permit for the Cross Creek Park Discovery Cove
(Permit PAD630040).
2. Parks and Recreation—Grant Authorization
Planning Commission respectfully requests authorization to submit a grant application
for the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds Grant for $25,000. This grant will
offset costs for a shore stabilization project at Cross Creek Lake, in partnership with
the PA Fish and Boat Commission.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Adam G.Petris
NICK SHERMAN COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Finance Director
CHAIR 95 WEST BEAU STREET— SUITE 430
ELECTRA JANIS PHONE:724-228-6894
VICE CHAIR WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15301 FAX:724-228-6941
LARRY MAGGI
PHONE:724-228-6724
FINANCE AGENDA
October 14th, 2025
1. Finance, on behalf of the Sheriff, respectfully requests the Board of
Commissioners approve a grant application with Project Lifesaver to help locate
individuals with cognitive impairments. There is no annual fee, and no County
funds are required.
HUMAN RESOURCES
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: CINDY GRIFFIN
FROM: ANDREA JOHNSTON 4`
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR 10/14/25 MEETING
DATE: OCTOBER 9, 2025
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve the renewal of
the current General Services Agreement with the Washington Health System Occupational
Medicine Center dba Washington Physicians Group. The agreement provides pre-employment
exams and related testing for all County employees in job categories subject to PADOT
regulations. The rates of the contract will remain the same and will be effective January 1, 2026
through December 31, 2026.
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve the renewal of
the current Drug and Alcohol Testing Agreement with the Washington Health System
Occupational Medicine Center. The agreement provides general drug and alcohol testing
services for all County employees in job categories subject to PADOT regulations. The rates of
the contract will remain the same and will be effective January 1, 2026 through December 31,
2026.
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 will increase as follows and
will be effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026:
• Nutritional Counseling Services will increase to $85 per person if held at the Cameron
Wellness Center or virtually, or$95 per person if held on-site at Washington County
• Health panel rate will increase to $310 per hour.
• 4-Week program rate will increase to $1200.
• On-site group exercise class rate will increase to $90 per hour.
• Wellness lecture rate will increase to $150 per hour
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve the renewal of
the Opt-Out rate for 2026 health insurance to remain the same at a monthly rate of$200.00.
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve the renewal of
the annual contract with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for the Highmark HRA Plan and
Performance Blue Plan for medical coverage effective January 1, 2026 rough December 31,
2026. The premiums will have a net increase of 4.67% (including a loyalty credit of$310,000).
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve the renewal of
the Highmark Freedom PPO Blue contract for retirees over 65 effective January 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2026. The premiums will decrease by 5%.
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve the renewal of
the annual contract with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for vision coverage effective January
1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The premiums will remain the same.
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve the renewal of
the annual contract with United Concordia for dental coverage effective January 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2026. The premiums will increase by 14.9%.
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve the renewal of
the annual contract with The Standard for life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance. The
following rates will remain the same effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026:
• Life Insurance (The Standard)
o Group Life - $.37 per$1,000 of benefit
o Accidental Death & Dismemberment- $.02 per$1,000 of benefit
• Long Term Disability
o $.25 per $100 of covered benefit
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve the renewal of
the current contract with Colonial Supplemental Insurance for 2026 voluntary benefits effective
January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Commissioner Nick Sherman, Chairman
Commissioner Electra S.Janis,Vice Chair
Commissioner Larry Maggi
FROM: Department of Human Services
SUBJECT:Agenda Meeting October 14, 2025
1. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of the following provider agreements
for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. No additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER SERVICES AMOUNT
Adelphoi Village Placement services $2,500,000.00
Bair Foundation Placement services $600,000.00
Bair Foundation Visitation services $250,000.00
Benchmark Family Services Therapeutic foster care services $250,000.00
Children's Home of Reading Placement services $100,000.00
Youth&Family Services,Inc.
Outside-In School of Experiential Placement services for male youth $300,000.00
Education, Inc.
Pressley Ridge Homebuilders $600,000.00
TOTAL $4,600,000.00
2. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement with
Blueprints to administer the Check and Connect Program,which serves youth who are at risk of
truancy and school disengagement, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.The contract
authorization amount is $350,000.00 and no additional county funds are required.
3. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement with
Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers Association to administer the PULSE Program,which will
support 50-60 youth and young adults transitioning from child-serving systems to adulthood, for the
period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.The contract authorization amount is for$150,000.00
and no additional county funds are required.
4. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement Addendum
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement addendum
with Twin Pines for foster care placement services for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30,
2026. The contract authorization amount will be increased from $100,000.00 to $300,000.00 and no
additional county funds are required.
5. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Year-End Contract Adjustments
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of the following
year-end contract adjustment agreements for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. No
additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER SERVICES ORIGINAL ADJUSTED
AMOUNT AMOUNT
The CARE Center, Assertive Community Treatment Team, $585,000.00 $662,540.00
dba SPHS CARE Certified Peer Specialist,
Center Community Mental Health Supported
Housing,
Crisis Intervention,
Crisis Stabilization and Diversion Unit,
Intensive Permanent Supportive Housing GC,
Outpatient
Laughter and Early Intervention speech/pathology $10,000.00 $12,076.00
Language,LLC services
The Western PA Special instruction—hearing $10,000.00 $17,508.00
School for the Deaf
TOTAL $605,000.00 $692,124.00
6. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services—Provider Agreement
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of the following
provider agreements for the period of July 1, 2025,through June 30, 2026. No additional county funds
are required.
PROVIDER SERVICES AMOUNT
AMI, Inc. of Washington-Greene Co. Person-centered forensics $99,172.00
The CARE Center, dba SPHS CARE Person-centered forensics through $52,000.00
Center BHC Advanced
TOTAL $151,172.00
7. Human Services—Memorandum of Understanding
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding
with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in order for the Washington County Department of
Human Services to provide SNAP Benefits outreach and application assistance in Washington County
for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food
Bank will reimburse the Department of Human Services up to $3,500.00 on a quarterly basis. No
county funds are required.
8. Human Services—Provider Agreement
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval to establish a partnership with the non-profit
organization,Trying Together,in support of its proposed initiative,Bridges to Care: A Regional
Workforce & Employer Initiative. This multi-county strategy seeks to address one of the region's most
significant workforce barriers through an application to the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
POWER Initiative. 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: OCTOBER 9,2025
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 14,2025 -MIN#1217
I. CHANGE ORDERS/BID CONTRACT PURCHASES
A. Change Orders
1. Change Order—Human Services Auto Door Operators
Purchasing, on behalf of Human Services,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the following change order for the Washington County Human
Services Auto Door openers project with Stonemile Group., Canonsburg,PA. This will
increase the amount of their current contract to $20,570.00 to be funded from the Human
Services Operating budget.
C.O.#1 Install Additional S7000 low energy auto operator to a door—$590.00
This Change Order has been reviewed and recommended for award by Building&Grounds
&Human Services.
B. Bid Contract Purchases
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1. Correction-Flooring—Don Greer's Fashion Floors-Contract#051722-Flooring
Purchasing, on behalf of Human Services, respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the purchase of flooring from Don Greer's Fashion Floors,
Washington,PA,for the Avella Wellness Center, at a total cost of$28,698.78, funded from
Opioid funds.
II. AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS/LEASES
A. Professional Service Agreements
1.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 Adams County for the provision of housing
each other's adult offenders on an as needed basis as per the contract conditions including,
$90.00 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.
2. Public Safety-UPS System Battery Replacement
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve a battery replacement purchase agreement from Vertiv Services,
Inc. of McKees Rock,PA.,for both the Courthouse Square and Courthouse Liebert UPS
System's.
Total cost including installation is$13,916.76. If approved, funding will be the Public
Safety Operating Budget.
3. Professional Services—MS-ISAC Cyber Security Services
Purchasing, on behalf of Carrie Fundy,Information Technology,respectfully requests the
Board of County Commissioners approve a Professional Service Agreement with the
Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center(MS-ISAC), a division of Center
for Internet Security,Inc.,East Greenbush,NY for Cyber Security Service, including
analyzing our system&programs as related to data protection,providing MDBR services
which provide cybersecurity services that keep our network from connecting to malicious
websites.
Total cost for Tier 3 is $4,995.00. If approved,funding will be the IT Operating Budget.
4.Addendum-Housekeeping—Contract#111522-Housekeeping
Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve cost
increases for the listed Housekeeping Supplies from our contracted vendor,Jack Frye
Sales and Service,Clairton,PA.
o Solid dish machine detergent $64.50
o Solid rinse additive$87.50
o Solid pot&pan detergent$70.50
o Solid sink sanitizer$96.00
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o Lime remover$55.00
o Mighty mite$44.00
o Solid Saphire Laundry Detergent$54.00
If approved,this addendum will be effective through June 30, 2025.
Note: Jack Frye has not raised prices in 3.5 years.
5. Public Safety—Radio Tower Site
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the Amity Radio Tower Site License Agreement from CCATT,
LLC.,for$4,250 per month for 10 years with annual 3% escalation. Costs will be paid
from the Public Safety 911 Fund.
6. Cloud Services-Contract#093015-RFP-Server—RedHelm frm.Ideal Integrations
Purchasing, on behalf of Carrie Fundy,Director of Information Technology,respectfully
requests the Board of County Commissioners approve an addendum to the agreement with
RedHelm,formerly Ideal Integrations,Pittsburgh PA,for the provision of 500 GB
additional archiving storage for the County's Email across the County campus.
If approved,this addendum will incur recurring monthly costs of$50.00 to be funded from
the IT Operating Budget.
Note: Our email archiving is getting full and is causing memory issues displaying email
messages. We need to add more storage for greater retrieval and accessibility, and this quote
adds the storage we need at a low cost.
7.E-Recycling Agreement—Electronics/IT Equipment
Purchasing, on behalf of IT,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve an as needed agreement with Evolution E-Cycling of Pittsburgh PA. This will be
used as requested by the IT Department for cleaning,removal and destruction certification on
County IT and electronics equipment.
If approved, costs will be according to their 2025/2026 fee schedule for service:
o CRT Screens and TV's: $.75/lb
o Printer/Copier/Scan: $.45/lb
o Ink/Toner: $.50/lb
o Hard Drives: $2.00-$5.00 based upon amount
o Backup Tape Shredding: $2.00/tape
o Computer Monitors, Computers, Servers, Cables,A/V,Network, Tele: Free
MIN #1217,Dated 10/16/2025.
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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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` _sa / 90 WEST CHESTNUT STREET,SUITE 700,WASHINGTON,PENNSYLVANIA 15301
PHONE 724-228-6875
FAX 724-250-8431
STEPHEN T.JOHNSON www.racw.net COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DARYL W.PRICE redevelopment@racw.net NICK SHERMAN,CHAR MAN
PAUL SCARMAZZI ELECTRA S.JANIS,VICE CRAM
JEFFREY JONES ROBERT C.GRIFFIN LARRY MAGGI
JEFFREY A.MILLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PROJECT ACTIVITY REPORT
DATE: October 14, 2025
TO: Washington County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
Washington County CDBG Program
RACW requests that the County Board of Commissioners adopt a resolution approving proposed
amendments and revisions for Fiscal Years 2018-2023 of the Community Development Block Grant
Program which are part of the County's Annual Action Plans.
Proposed Resolution attached
East Bethlehem Front Street Park Improvements Proiect No. CV 20-12
This project involves recreation improvements to the Fredericktown Front Street Park along the
Monongahela River.
Contractor: Recreation Resource USA
Contract Award: $122,419.00
Funding: Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Funds
Award Date: September 30, 2025
East Bethlehem Demolition PI-oiect No. BMP 25-12
This project involves the demolition and site clearance of former a school building and a residential
property in East Bethlehem Township:
• 29 College Avenue, 260-009-00-02-0007-00 (School Building)
• 15 Ridge Street, 260-004-03-00-0044-00 (Residential)
Contractor: Maxim Construction, LLC
Contract Award: $77,500.00
Funding: Washington County Blight Mitigation Funds
Award Date: October 7, 2025
Project Activity Report—October 14,2025
Canton and Washington Demolition Proiect No. BMP 25-13
This project involves the demolition and site clearance of one commercial building and six residential
buildings:
• 3079 Jefferson Avenue, Canton
• 100 Caldwell Avenue, Canton
• 112 Caldwell Avenue, Canton
• 2 Euclid Avenue, Canton
• 1940 Jefferson Avenue, Canton
• 1520 Jefferson Avenue- Lot 17, Canton
• 26 Gibson Avenue, Washington
Estimated Demolition Cost: $70,000.00
Funding: Washington County Blight Mitigation Funds
Bid Opening: October 17,2025
Washington Public Facility Improvements Proiect No. CD 24-20
This project involves replacement of the flat rubber roof and related improvements at the City of
Washington Police Station building located at 56 West Strawberry Avenue.
Estimated Project Cost: $74,000.00
Funding: $72,653.00 Washington Community Development Block Grant Funds
$ 1,347.00 City of Washington Local Funds
Bid Opening: October 20, 2025
Signature
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COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
Substantial Amendments & Budget Revisions to 2018-2023 Annual Action Plans
October 16, 2025
Project Municipality Project Original Budget New Explanation
Number Budget Change Budget
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Program
CD 18-10 Donora Recreation Improvements $70,000.00 $19,080.03 $89,080.03 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
New Project. Installation of playground equipment
CD 19-31 Charleroi Recreation Improvements $0.00 $15,395.01 $15,395.01 and related improvements at Woodland Avenue Amendment
Park and Crest Avenue Park.
CD 21-05 Chartiers Demolition $30,000.00 $946.68 $30,946.68 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 21-18 Monongahela Recreation Improvements $60.000.00 $17,965.00 $42,035.00 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 21-25 Washington Demolition $141,200.00 ($45,761.81) $95,438.19 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 22-20 Co ntywide Home Rehabilitation $779,500.00 $177,988.05 $601,511.95 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
New Project. Installation of playground equipment
CD 22-27 Charleroi Recreation Improvements $0.00 $24,653.09 $24,653.09 and related improvements at Woodland Avenue Amendment
Park and Crest Avenue Park.
CD 23-06 Donora Recreation Improvements $216,380.00 $0.00 $216,380.00 Expand project description to include installation of Amendment
playground equipment at Palmer Park.
CD 23-09 Hopewell Demolition $10,000.00 $5.716.85 $4,283.15 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 23-12 Monongahela Street Reconstruction $160.000.00 $65,133.54 $94,866.46 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 23-16 Smith Demolition $60,000.00 $51,199.07 $8,800.93 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 23-17 South Franklin Demolition $75,000.00 $62,586.43) $12,413.57 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 23-20 Washington Recreation Improvements $23,000.00 $19,419.76 $42,419.76 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 23-21 Washington Street Reconstruction $100,000.00 $5,730.10 1 $105,730.10 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision