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Home My WebLink About2026-01-06_Departmental Agendas_Meeting No. 1222 CHIEF CLERK AGENDA January 6, 2026 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Proclamation— Leslie Mylan, 1st Assistant Human Trafficking and Stalking Awareness Month District Attorney's Office NEW BUSINESS: Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the appointments of Daryl Price, Adam Petris, Representative Tim O'Neal, Senator Camera Bartolotta, Mayor Gregory Garry, Rachel Warner Welsh, Bill Nutt, Dan Ostrowski, Owen Pucel, and Mark Hrutkay, as the Chair of the LSA Review Committee; Dan Harvey, Mike Lauderbaugh, Larry Maggi, Scott Berry, Gerry Coleman, Dustyn Montgomery, John Johnson, Ron Sicchitano, Michael McLaughlin, Jeremy Rice, Max Oravetz, Sherry Sprowl, Rick Rinehart, Dale Starr, James Bishop, Dave Ettore, Marc Scott, and Joe Jasek to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC); Shana Brown to the Planning Commission; and Dan Ostrowski and Anthony Kioalocis to the Washington County Authority. 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, will be effective January 1, 2026, and shall be continuous until terminated by either party. Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve to retain Gary L. Sweat, Esquire, and Sweat Law Offices, which remains unchanged from the prior year in the amount of$185,000, as the County Solicitor for 2026 effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the substitute appointment of Michael C. Cruny, Esquire, of Sweat Law Offices, as the HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer for Washington County in the amount of$1,500/month. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2026 and will continue until otherwise terminated pursuant to a 30-day written notice. Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve to retain the law firm of Peacock Keller, in an amount not to exceed $220/hour, to represent the County in real estate transactions, title examinations, issuance of title certification, and title insurance. In addition, Peacock Keller will serve as special counsel in cases where the County Solicitor determines there to be a potential conflict, ethical issue, or special circumstances. MEMORANDUM January 6, 2026 TO: Commissioner Sherman Commissioner Janis Commissioner Maggi FROM: Jason E. Theakston, Planning Director SUBJECT: Agenda Meeting—January 6, 2026 1. 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, 2026, through December 31, 2026, for animal control services in Mingo Creek Park, Cross Creek Park, Ten Mile Creek Park, and the Panhandle Trail. 2. Planning—Courthouse Tours Planning Commission recommends approval of a contract with the PA Trolley Museum, Inc., to provide group tours of the Washington County Courthouse from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, at a cost of$4,000. 3. Planning—Division Order Planning Commission recommends approval of an amended division order with Range Resources for the Harmon Creek C, Unit 15H, with the decimal interest 0.00006216. Waanyga Count of Vag;binqton z Ual FINANCE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Adam G.Petris NICK SHERMAN 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 FINANCE AGENDA JANUARY 6, 2026 1. Finance respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve a policy for workers compensation coverage with Excalibur Insurance Management Services. The policy premium will be $210,936 and will be effective January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2027. HUMAN RESOURCES INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: CINDY GRIFFIN �� l FROM: ANDREA JOHNSTON' DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM FOR 1/6/26 MEETING DATE: JANUARY 6,2026 Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners accept the contract between the County of Washington and SEIU Local 668 - CYS. The contract is effective from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. • This is a three-year contract that calls for a 3% annual raise in 2026, 3% annual raise in 2027 and 3% annual raise in 2028. MEMORANDUM TO: Commissioner Nick Sherman, Chairman Commissioner Electra S.Janis,Vice Chair Commissioner Larry Maggi FROM: Department of Human Services SUBJECT:Agenda Meeting January 6, 2026 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 Diversified Treatment Provides intensive 12-to-15-month treatment $100,000.00 Alternative Centers,LLC for adolescents with malada tive behaviors. KidsPeace National Centers, Residential placement for complex youth. $400,000.00 Inc. Provides emergency crisis stabilization and diagnostic services as well as Life Space Crisis Intervention SC . Strong Bonds Group Living Provides holistic,individualized care for $100,000.00 LLC youth whose needs extend beyond basic housin . Total $600,000.00 2. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services—Mid-Year Contract Adjustment Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of the following mid-year contract adjustment agreement for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. No additional county funds are required. PROVIDER ORIGINAL ADJUSTED AMOUNT AMOUNT The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers,Inc. $10,000.00 $60,000.00 3. Human Services—Human Services Development Fund (HSDF)Agreement Human Services is respectfully requesting approval of an HSDF agreement with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging for the provision of Home Delivered and Congregate Meals for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.The contract authorization amount is $42,000.00 and 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: DECEMBER 31,2025 SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 06, 2026 -MIN#1222 I. BIDS/CONTRACT EXTENSIONS A. BID CONTRACT EXTENSIONS 1.Bid Extension-Linen Supplies—Contract#011023-Linen Supplies Purchasing respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners extend the bid contract for linen supplies for the Correctional Facility to Victory Supply LLC.,Mt Pleasant,TN at their"per unit"costs submitted in their bid. We also seek permission to pursue pricing for blankets as this was omitted from the original bid. If approved,this contract will be effective January 1,2026,through December 31,2026, with no remaining options to extend. This Contract has been recommended for extension by the Correctional Facility, and the Purchasing Department. 2.Bid Extension-Electrical Service Contract#120622-ES The Purchasing Department respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners extend the bid contract for Electrical Service Work to the following: • Schultheis Electric,Latrobe PA 1 All work is to be done based on a"Time&Material"rate on an"as needed"basis. The bid will also include hourly rates for emergency repairs on a time and material basis. This contract was recommended for renewal by Justin Welsh,Building&Grounds,and the Purchasing Department. If approved,this contract will be effective January 1,2026,through December 31,2026,with no remaining options to extend. 3.Bid Extension-Fire Alarm Inspections, Contract 011723-FireAlarm The Purchasing Department respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners extend the bid contract for Fire Alarm System Inspections and Repairs to Emcor Services Scalise Industries,Lawrence,PA d/b/a S.A. Communale at the same per unit cost,per inspection for County owned buildings.All repairs will be performed on an"as needed"basis for time and materials. If approved,this contract will be effective January 1, 2026, through December 31,2026,with no remaining options to extend. 4.Bid Extension—Veteran's Flags—Contract#121322-FM Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners extend the bid contract for Flags to Metro Flag Co.,Wharton NJ at their submitted unit price of $0.83/flag. If approved,this contract will be effective January 1,2026, through December 31, 2026, with no remaining options to extend. 5.Electrical Supplies—Contract#111522-Electrical Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners extend the bid contract for Electrical Supplies (Pick-up) for all Washington County Facilities to the The Hite Company, Washington, PA, who was the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting requirements,based on their percent discount from catalog cost as submitted in their bid proposals. If approved,this renewal will be effective,January 1,2026 through December 31,2027,with the option to renew for one additional two year period.All bid responses were reviewed and recommended for award by Building&Grounds and Purchasing. 6. Bid Extension—Auto Parts—Contract#112520-Auto Parts The Purchasing Department respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners extend the bid contract for Auto Parts to the following: Smith's Auto Supply;Washington PA This agreement has been recommended for extension by Justin Welsh, Building&Grounds, W.C.Maintenance Garage,and the Purchasing Department. If approved,this contract will be effective January 1,2026,through December 31,2027,with no remaining options to extend. 7.Bid Extension-Drug Test Kits—Contract#121322-DTK Purchasing respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners extend the contract for Drug Test Kits to Redwood Toxicology Laboratory,Inc., Santa Rosa, CA.,based upon their per unit costs. If approved,this renewal will be effective January 1,2026,through December 31,2026, with no remaining options to extend,paid from their operating budgets. 2 IL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS A. Professional Service Agreements 1. SAVIN Maintenance Agreement Renewal Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners enter into a Renewal agreement with the PA District Attorneys Institute(PDAI) for the maintenance and continuance of the PA Statewide Automated Victim Information&Notification (SAVIN)program. The program was provided to the Correctional Facility through PCCD (PA Commission on Crime&Delinquency)grant funds for the purposes of victim notification. The SAVIN program automatically notifies a victim 24/7 of an offender's escape, subsequent apprehension, date of release,work release, etc. • PCCD will pay 100%of the maintenance and service fees for`2026 with no cost incurred for Washington County. Washington County will pay 0%of the maintenance fees. If approved,this agreement will be effective January 1,2026, through December 31,2026. Note: This agreement covers the Systems at both the Primary&Airport Locations. 2.Dryer—Curran Taylor-Correctional Facility Purchasing, on behalf of the Correctional Facility,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve an emergency purchase for the Washington County Correctional Facility for Commercial Laundry Dryers Replacement from Curran Taylor,Inc., Canonsburg,PA.They were the lowest quote meeting all requirements.,at a total price of $25,533.92 for two(2)Commercial dryers,advanced lint collection and installation—this represents a 15%discount from the original proposed cost. Funding will be from their budget to be reimbursed from the County's Insurance carrier minus deductible. 3.Magisterial District 27-3-10 M.D.J Bruner Office Space Lease—Gross Industrial Purchasing respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners renew the office space lease agreement with Gross Industrial Construction Co.Inc,Washington PA for MDJ Bruner 27-3-10. If approved,the term of lease shall begin March 1,2026,and continue through February 28,2031 with options to extend for one(1) additional five (5)year period. 5-year term—3/1/2026—2/28/2031 -$2,062.30/mth (15.09/sq ft) 5-year term—3/1/2031 —2/28/2036 - $2,123.80/mth(15.54/sq ft) 4. Gross Industrial Construction—Additional Space Leasing Addendum Amended Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve an addendum to our existing office space lease with Gross Industrial Construction Co.Inc,Washington PA for MDJ Bruner 27-3-10 for an additional 1,526 square feet of space at the below listed cost. If approved,the term of additional space addendum shall be renewed March V,2026,and continue through February 28,2031,with options to extend for one (1)additional five(5) 3 year period unless terminated pursuant to the terms and conditions of our current lease. Lease costs will be paid separately from our present lease via monthly payments at the costs below. 1"5-year term ext.: 3/1/2026—2/28/2031 -$1,313.25/mth 2'5-year term ext.: 3/l/2031 —2/28/2036 - $1,352.65/mth 5.Wiring Services—Contract#100520-Wiring Purchasing, on behalf of Carrie Fundy,Information Technology,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the 2026 hourly rate price list for Wiring Services with Information Technologies Services, Carnegie PA. All work is done on an"as needed"basis. If approved,this contract will be effective January 1,2026,through December 31,2026,w/option to extend for one additional one-year period. 6.Mats&Uniforms Service Agreement Purchasing, on behalf of Building and Grounds,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve an extension of our service agreement for the rental of floor mats and uniforms with Cintas Corporation,Bridgeville PA at their submitted 2026"per unit"costs. The floor mats are for various county buildings and uniforms are for Building Maintenance& Garage Staff as well as the Avella human services building. If approved,this extension will be effective January 1,2026,through December 31,2026,with options to extend year to year unless canceled by providing a thirty-day written notice. 7.MDJ 27-3-05 Cleaning Services—Are Human Services Purchasing, on behalf of Court Administration,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners extend a one-year office cleaning agreement for the new MDJ Office Space at 3000 Park Place Drive Suite 106 with Arc Human Services,Canonsburg PA. If approved,this agreement will be effective January 1,2026,through December 31,2026, at a total estimated cost of$4,300.00/year representing the most cost-effective quote with cleaning supplies included. 8.Worker's Compensation Services Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve an agreement renewal with Excalibur Investment Services,Inc.,Scranton,PA to provide Worker's Compensation Services at their 2026 rate schedule. MIN#1222,Dated 01/08/2026. 4 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ��R A C W� OF THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON 19 (IRAC w 90 WEST CHESTNUT STREET,SUITE 700,WASHINGTON,PENNSYLVANIA 15301 4 1956 b i956 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: January 6, 2026 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 in Burgettstown Borough. Contractor: LM&R Excavating, LLC Contract Award: $64,999.00 Funding: Washington County Blight Mitigation Funds Award Date: December 16, 2025 Smith Demolition Proiect No. BMP 25-11 This project involves the demolition and site clearance of the following residential properties in Smith Township. 0 Phillis Road 0 Atlas Cherry Valley Road 41 Colony Road Contractor: W. J. Woodhouse, Jr. & Sons, Inc. Contract Award: $22,400.00 Funding: Washington County Blight Mitigation Funds Award Date: December 30, 2025 Signature