HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-20_Departmental Agendas_Meeting No. 1219 CHIEF CLERK AGENDA
November 18, 2025
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
No special order of business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the appointment of Suzanne Drake to the
Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Coroner's office, respectfully requests the Commissioners ratify and approve the
cost of training and all travel related fees,within the rules of the county's travel policy, for a deputy coroner
(B.J. McKay) to attend continuing education training on November 17, 2025,in Pittsburgh, PA. The cost will
be $100,plus mileage,and will be paid via the coroner's operating budget.
MEMORANDUM
November 18, 2025
TO: Commissioner Sherman
Commissioner Janis
Commissioner Maggi
FROM: Jason E. Theakston, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Meeting—November 18, 2025
1. Parks and Recreation—Right of Entry Agreement
Planning recommends approval of a right of entry agreement with EQT for plugging
an orphaned well located in Mingo Creek County Park. The access road and well area
will be restored upon completion of the work.
2. Parks and Recreation—Highway Occupancy Permit
Planning recommends approval of a highway occupancy permit submitted by EQT for
access to an orphaned well site in Mingo Park. The signed forms will allow Mr.Andrew
Benchek act as agent for the County to apply for the permit.
3. Liquid Fuels—Pike#1 Addendum Number 1
Planning Commission respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the Price and
Technical Proposals for the Pike #1 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 $333,761.17 for a total project cost of$908,028.06,
which is 100% federally funded.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Commissioner Nick Sherman, Chairman
Commissioner Electra S.Janis,Vice Chair
Commissioner Larry Maggi
FROM: Department of Human Services
SUBJECT:Agenda Meeting November 18, 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—June 30, 2026. No additional county funds are
required.
PROVIDER SERVICES AMOUNT
Children's Home of Reading Youth& Family Outpatient Services that $50,000.00
Services, Inc. support mental health for
children and families.
Lifespan Family Services Family Finding, $150,000.00
Supervised Visitation and
Family Group Decision
Making Services.
Lifespan Family Services -Placement Placement Services. $400,000.00
Perseus House Residential Treatment $200,000.00
Services.
Pressley Ridge—Crisis Stabilization Crisis stabilization $600,000.00
services to Washington
County CYS and JPO
Youth who are at risk of
needing out of home
care.
Pressley Ridge - Family Behavioral Behavioral treatment $482,000.00
program that allows
parents to work on a
timelier reunification
with their children.
Pressley Ridge -Placement Placement Services $300,000.00
focusing on stability and
permanency for children.
Summit Legal Aid Providing legal assistance $200,000.00
and representation to the
birth parents involved
with Juvenile Court
procedures.
Intermediate Unit 1 Educational Support $18,240.00
Services for youth that
participate in the
LEADER program.
Total $2,400,240.00
2. Children and Youth Services - Memorandum of Understanding
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting the approval of a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Washington County Court of Common Pleas for the provision of
the Jobs Program for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026,in the amount of
$340,400.00 and no additional county funds are required.
3. Children and Youth Services - Memorandum of Understanding
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting the approval of a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Washington County Court of Common Pleas for the provision of
the LEADER Program for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026,in the amount
of$971,696.00 and no additional county funds are required.
4. 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—June 30, 2026. No additional county funds are
required.
PROVIDER SERVICES AMOUNT
Community Specialist Corporation d/b/a Trauma informed $175,000.00
The Academy treatment for at-risk
females.
Summit School,Inc. d/b/a Summit Academy Provides academics, $180,000.00
technical training,
counseling, and
extracurriculars.
Total $355,000.00
5. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of the following provider
agreement with Cater 2 You Youth Haven to provide short-term emergency residential care
for youth in crisis for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.The contract
authorization amount is for$250,000.00 and no additional county funds are required.
6. Children and Youth Services—Memorandum of Understanding
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Washington County Correctional Facility for implementation of the
Parenting Inside Out Program for incarcerated parents for the period of November 20,
2025, through November 20, 2028,in the amount of$100,000.00 and no additional county
funds are required.
7. Children and Youth Services—Addendum to Provider Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement
addendum with Love 2 Care, Inc. to provide an emergency children's residential facility for
the period of July 1, 2025—June 30, 2026. The contract authorization amount will be
increased from $100,000.00 to $750,000.00 and no additional county funds are required.
8. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services—Year-End Contract Adjustment
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of the
following year-end contract adjustment agreement for the period of July 1, 2024, through
June 30, 2025. No additional county funds are required.
ORIGINAL ADJUSTED
PROVIDER AMOUNT AMOUNT
Aging Services of Washington County $ 35,000.00 $160,319.00
9. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services—Provider Agreement
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of the
following provider agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health Management,Inc. for
Administrative Services for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
Southwest Behavioral Health Management,Inc.
Calendar Year 2026
- Administrative Services $1,198,909.00
- Complex Care Management $ 125,000.00
Calendar Year 2027
- Administrative Services $1,230,081.00
- Complex Care Management $ 125,000.00
10. Human Services—Request for Approval of Letter of Intention Submission
The Department of Human Services respectfully requests that the Board of Commissioners
approve a letter of intention submission to the Department of Drug and Alcohol Program to
retain and internally operate the "Single County Authority" designation.
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Randy Vanklrk
NICK SHERMAN,CHAIRMAN - Director of Purchasing
ELECTRA JANIS,VICE CHAIR I f 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: NOVEMBER 13,2025
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR NOVEMBER 18,2025 -MIN#1219
I. CHANGE ORDER/BID CONTRACT EXTENSIONS
A. Change Orders
Purchasing respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the following
change orders.
1. Change Order—Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall 1 Restrooms-#022525-Hall 1 RR
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve the following change order for the Washington County Fairgrounds Exhibit
Hall 1 Restrooms with Fleeher Contracting,LLC., Cecil,PA. This will increase the
amount of their current contract to $573,387.69 to be funded from 2023 Local Share Account
Grant Funds.
C.O. #6 -Additional Hand Dryers&Wiring—$1,142.06
The Change Orders have been reviewed and recommended for award by Vince Ley and Jason
Theakston,Planning.
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2. Change Order-Caldwell Building—American Restoration Services
Purchasing, on behalf of Building& Grounds,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the following change orders with American Restoration Services,
Pittsburgh,PA for the Caldwell Building. This will increase the amount of their current
contract to be funded from Capital at a cost of$38,000.00.
C.O. #1 —Remove/Replace caulking around all windows & seal all stone ledges &
stone—$5,000.00
C.O. #2—Grind old paint off metal columns & repaint—$4,500.00
The Change Orders have been reviewed and recommended for award by Justin Welsh and
Daryl Price.
B. Authorization to Bid
1.Mini Golf Course—Mingo Park
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve the advertising for Proposals (RFP)for a design/build Mini Golf Course at
Mingo Park.
C. Bid Extension&Award Extension
1. Thirty Day Extension—Bid Contract#022525-14 Unit T-Hangar—Bid opening—
02/25/2025
Pursuant to Act 142, Senate Bill 1154,effective February 20,2001,Purchasing respectfully
requests the Board of County Commissioners authorize a thirty(30) day extension of the
bid pricing for"14 Unit T-Hangar"for Washington County Airport to the following
vendors, as additional time is needed to evaluate the bid responses.
• Erect-A-Tube,Inc.,Harvard,IL
IL AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS/LEASES
A. Professional Service Agreements
1. Bentleyville Senior Center-Lease Agreement Addendum
The Purchasing Department, on behalf of Mary Lyn Spilak,Director of Aging,respectfully
requests the Board of County Commissioners approve an addendum to our existing lease
agreement with The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburg for the Bentleyville Senior
Center,to include a monthly rental rate increase from$750.00 per month to $850.00 per
month to be paid from their operating budget.
2.Washington County Correctional Facility/CYS Agreement
Purchasing, on behalf of the WCCF& Children &Youth,respectfully requests the Board
of County Commissioners approve a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)Cooperative
agreement to implement the Parenting Inside Out program for incarcerated parents at
WCCF.
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If approved,this MOU will be effective DOA and continue for a period of three(3)years
unless either party provides a 30-day written notice to terminate at a not to exceed amount of
$100,000.00 per year for Training,Materials& Supplies and Salary reimbursement.
Note: This agreement is contingent upon Prison Board approval.
3.Remington&Vernick Engineers
Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve a Work
order in the amount of$73,659.00 under our Professional Service Agreement with
Remington&Vernick Engineers for engineering services (see breakdown below) for a
Miniature golf course at Mingo Creek Park.
Cost of Services
Conceptual Site Planning(2 sites) $17,480.00
Preliminary/Final Land Development Plans(selected site) $11,840.00
E&SPC/PCSM-NPDES Permit(selected site) $12,250.00
Plan Revisions-Municipality and NPDES Permitting $9,640.00
Project Management. Meeting,Attendance.Ans Site Visits $6,540.00
NPDES Notice of Termination and Project Closeout$9,530.00
Cost Estimating(all phases) $6,400.00
Reimbursables(Mileage) $159.00
Note: Neither Construction Specifications,Bid Document,nor Geotechnical Investigation are
included in this scope and fee.
MIN #1219,Dated 11/20/2025.
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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
R OF THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON i,RA CT
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,CHAIRMAN
PAUL SCARMAZZI ELECTRA S.JANIS,VICE CHAIR
JEFFREY JONES ROBERT C.GRIFFIN LARRY MAGGI
JEFFREY A.MILLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PROJECT ACTIVITY REPORT
DATE: November 18, 2025
TO: Washington County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
Burgettstown Demolition Project No. BMP 25-14
This project involves the demolition and site clearance of a commercial building located at 1541 Main
Street, Burgettstown.
Estimated Project Cost: $75,000
Funding: Washington County Blight Mitigation Funds
Bid Opening: November 21, 2025
Long Branch Borough Building Project No. LS 25-13
This project involves the purchase and installation of a new manufactured building, which will serve as
the new Long Branch Borough offices. The new building will be placed on Borough property adjacent
to the existing Borough building. The new building will be approximately 1,200 sf and include a large
meeting room, several office spaces, restrooms, and a utility room.
Estimated Project Cost: $250,000
Funding: Local Share Account Funds
Bid Opening: December 1, 2025
Allen ort Recreation Improvements Project No. CV 20-18
This project involves the construction of a new ADA compliant walking trail, approximately 655 LF, at the
Thomas J. Reid III Memorial Park in Allenport Borough.
Contractor: Morgan Excavating, L.P.
Contract Award: $53,817.00
Funding: Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Funds
Award Date: November 19, 2025
Project Activity Report—November 18,2025
Washington Public Facility Improvements Project 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.
Contractor: Triangle Roofing, Inc.
Contract Award: $216,000.00
Funding: $212,090.40 Washington Community Development Block Grant Funds
$ 3,909.60 City of Washington Local Funds
Award Date: November 19, 2025
Signature
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