HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-03_Departmental Agendas_Meeting No. 1225 CHIEF CLERK AGENDA
March 3, 2026
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Certificate of Recognition— Canon-McMillian Competitive Cheer Team
WPIAL and PIRA AAA Championships
NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Clerk requests the Commissioners approve the appointment of William Evans to the SWPA
Area Agency on Agency Advisory Council.
Chief Clerk requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution appointing Dan Harvey as the Project
Officer/Designated Agent for the Washington County HMGP Hazard Mitigation Planning process.
This approval also designates Mr. Harvey as the signatory on all documents on behalf of the County.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Courts, requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with
Attorney Harrison P. Graydon for representation of post-conviction relief filings (PCRA), as
determined by the Courts. The cost will be $50,000/year, effective January 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2026, and extend year-to-year, unless otherwise terminated pursuant to a 60-day
written notice.
Chief Clerk requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with Attorney Frank Arcuri to
provide solicitor services for the Prothonotary's office. This agreement is in the amount of
$200/month, will be effective March 1, 2026, and shall be continuous until terminated by either
party with a 30-day written notice.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Coroner's office, requests the Commissioners approve the cost of
training and all travel related fees, within the rules of the county's travel policy, for Tim Uhrich, the
Coroner's Deputy Coroner/Solicitor, to attend a seminar on April 12, 2026 through April 16, 2026,
in State College, PA. The cost of the seminar is $350 and will be paid from the Coroner's operating
budget.
MEMORANDUM
March 3, 2026
TO: Commissioner Sherman
Commissioner Janis
Commissioner Maggi
FROM: Jason E. Theakston, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Meeting—March 3, 2026
1. Liquid Fuels—Right of Way Plan
Planning Commission respectfully requests the Commissioners acknowledge the
receipt of and sign the Cover Sheet for the Chartiers #64 Bridge Project Right-of-Way
Plan. This document will be the basis to identify any needed right of way in the vicinity
of the bridge project.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Adam G.Petris
NICK SHERMAN Finance Director
CHAIR 95 WEST BEAU STREET— SUITE 430 Ian Scanlon
ELECTR WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15301 Assistant Finance Director
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VICE CHAIR HAIR
LARRY MAGGI PHONE:724-228-6894
PHONE:724-228-6724 FAX:724-228-6941
FINANCE AGENDA
March 3rd, 2026
1. Finance, on behalf of Human Services,respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners
approve a renewal agreement with SPHS Connect, Inc. for permanent housing services to
eligible homeless individuals and families. The agreement in the amount of$49,000, will be for
the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 and includes unreimbursed cost for the
period of December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and 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 March 3, 2026
1. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement
with Family Pathways to provide continued foster care placement for the period of July 1,
2025—June 30, 2026. The contract authorization amount is $50,000.00 and no additional
county funds are required.
2. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement Addendum
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement
addendum with Perseus House to provide residential treatment services for the period of
July 1, 2025—June 30, 2026. The contract authorization amount will be increased from
$200,000.00 to $450,000.00 and no additional county funds are required.
3. Human Services—Provider Agreement
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement with MINC for
the annual maintenance, hosting, and domain of the Human Services website for
Washington County.The term of the agreement is January 1, 2026—December 31, 2026,in
the amount of$5,500.00 and no additional county funds are required.
4. Human Services—Statewide Local Share Assessment
Human Services is respectfully requesting Statewide Local Share Assessment funding in the
amount of$240,000.00 for building acquisition costs to be utilized for purposes of its Mon
Valley Wellness Center. Be it further resolved that the application does hereby designate
Director John Tamiggi and Deputy Director Tiffany Milovac as the officials to submit,
administer, and execute all documents for the Statewide Local Share Assessment to the
Commonwealth Financing Authority on behalf of Washington County.
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: FEBRUARY 26,2026
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR MARCH 03,2026 -MIN#1225 Rev#1
I. Authorization to BID/Bid Contract Purchases
A. Authorization to Bid/Reguest Proposals
1.A-Level Parking Garage
Purchasing, on behalf of Justin Welsh, Building& Grounds,respectfully requests the
Board of County Commissioners authorize the advertising of proposals for design build
repairs to the A-Level Parking Garage.
2.Advertise for RFP'S-Magisterial District 27-3-03 Kanalis (Brownsville)
Purchasing, on behalf of Dan Buzzard, Courts,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve advertising for Proposals(RFP'S) for Office space for MDJ 27-
3-03 (Kanalis).
B. Bid Contract Purchases
1. TRI STATE—CYS Office Furniture-Contract#081220-Furniture
Purchasing on behalf of CYS,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve the CYS Furniture Purchase from our contracted vendor, TriState Office
Furniture Inc,McKees Rocks,PA,at a total cost of$58,178.70.
If approved, funding will be from ACT 148 monies.
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2. Construction Services—Contract#053023-GC
Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve
The work below for the 911 Annex Ramp and Door with our contracted vendor Stonemile
Group, Inc., Canonsburg, PA at a total cost of$48,430.00 to be funded from the 2024 GO
Bond.
• Construction of a new exterior deck
• Installation of new railing
• Installation of a new exterior door
• Construction of a new concrete access ramp
3. Correctional Facility-Ductwork Services—Contract#101420-1PS
Purchasing, on behalf of the Correctional Facility,respectfully requests
the Board of County Commissioners approve a work order with McVehil Plumbing,
Heating& Supply Co.,Inc.,Washington PA., our contract of record,to engineer, fabricate
&install new exhaust ductwork,including structural work into the existing chase, extending
the exhaust through the roof level,including dampers,flashing,restoration of the rubber roof
membrane,installation of the inline booster fans,testing&Commissioning as specified by
the engineering design.
Total cost will be $57,783.00. Funding will be provided via insurance funds.
II. AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS
A. Professional Service Agreements
1.Magisterial District 27-1-03 Charleroi(M.D.J.Porter)Lease Termination
Purchasing respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners formalize the
termination of the lease agreement with Danaus Plexippus,Belle Vernon PA. for MDJ 27-
1-03 (Porter),this lease was terminated in accordance with the 15-day notice clause of our
agreement.
If approved,the termination will be effective February 21',2026,therefore declining the final
extension option.
2. Magisterial District 27-1-3 Charleroi(M.D.J.Porter)—CCS Inc. Chamber Plaza
Purchasing respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners enter into a relocation,
temporary six(6)month lease agreement with Comprehensive Community Services Inc., of
Charleroi PA for MDJ 27-1-3 (Porter),unless otherwise terminated pursuant to a 60-day
notice according to the lease. If approved,the temporary lease agreement will begin February
6',2026,through August 31s1,2026,at the following rate totaling$14,207.20 for the term:
If approved,this agreement will additionally represent monthly savings of$1,007.13 or
$6,042.78 across the term for the County.
2/6/2026-8/31/2026- $2,367.87/month
III. PA STATE CONTRACT/COSTARS
A. COSTARS/DGS
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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.DGS Costars 25—Woltz and Wind Ford
Purchasing, on behalf of Jason Theakston,Director of Planning,respectfully requests
the Board of County Commissioners approve the purchase of one (1)2026 Ford Super
Duty F-350 Diesel 4X4 Super Cab Truck and Equipment upfit for use throughout the
County Parks. The requested truck would be purchased via DGS Costars 25 and therefore
does not require bidding. The proposed truck would replace two aged(2009 Ford/F350Ford)
Trucks that will not pass inspection and are scheduled to be auctioned off.
The proposed vendor for this purchase is Woltz and Wind Ford of Heidelberg,PA.
Funding will be provided via Gas&Oil funds.
• One(1)2026 Ford Super Duty F-350 XLT Diesel Truck(including Plow package
salt spreader,Hydraulics&Equipment)
-$114,799.25
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PHONE 724-228-6875
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STEPHEN T.JOHNSON www.racw.net COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DARYL W.PRICE redevelopment@racw.net NICK SHERMAN,CHAHtMAN
PAUL SCARMAZZI ELECTRA S.JANIS,VICE CHAIR
JEFFREY JONES ROBERT C.GRIFFIN LARRY MAGGI
JEFFREY A.MILLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PROJECT ACTIVITY REPORT
DATE: March 3, 2026
TO: Washington County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
Washington Demolition Project No. LS 21-13 & LS 22-17
This project involves the environmental remediation and demolition of the structures located at 83 North
Main Street in the City of Washington.
Contractor: Phase One Development Corporation
Contract Award: $303,575.00
Funding: $189,366.92 Local Share Account Funds
$ 64,833.08 Washington County Blight Mitigation Funds
$ 49,375.00 Land Bank Funds
Award Date: February 20, 2026
Finlewille Sidewalk Reconstruction Project No. CD 24-10
This project involves sidewalk reconstruction including ADA ramps on the south side of Washington
Avenue from Extension Avenue to Short Street(approximately 350 LF).
Estimated Project Cost: $75,000.00
Funding: Finleyville Community Development Block Grant Funds
Bid Opening: March 6, 2026
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