HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-19_Commissioners' Meeting Agenda_No. 1226 WASHINGTON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA MEETING NO. 1226 THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
— PHOTO SESSION WITH AGENDA GUESTS AND COMMISSIONERS—
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS PUBLIC MEETING OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
IS VIDEO AND AUDIO LIVE-STREAMED VIA THE COMMISSIONERS' YOU TUBE CHANNEL.
AGENDA
I OPENING OF MEETING
A. Prayer Pastor Johnny McDaniel
Life Point Church & Legacy Recovery Church
B. Pledge of Allegiance US Air Force Veteran Capt. Patrick Giecek
II APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Minutes No. 1225 — March 5, 2026
III SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Proclamation — Developmental Jennifer Scott, Administrator
Disabilities Month Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
Proclamation — Pennsylvania Shiela Rea
4-H Week— March 15-21, 2026 Penn State Extension
IV AGENDA COMMENTS
Only for residents who have signed in and are wishing to comment on today's
agenda items.
THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY THE SPEAKERS DURING PUBLIC COMMENT ARE
EXCLUSIVELY THOSE OF THE SPEAKERS AND DO NOT REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE
WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED.
V THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSES
VI OLD BUSINESS
A. BID AWARD — PURCHASING
Purchasing requests the Commissioners award the bid for Washington County
vehicle tires to West Tire (Washington, PA) at the per unit costs, as submitted. This
contract will be effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with the option to
extend for an additional 1-year term, unless terminated pursuant to a 30-day
written notice. This was the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bid received,
meeting specifications. Bid responses were reviewed and recommended for award
by Buildings & Grounds (Garage) and the Purchasing departments.
B. BID AWARD — PURCHASING
Purchasing requests the Commissioners award the bid for outdoor equipment,
maintenance and supplies to the recommended providers. This contract will be
effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with the option to extend for an
additional 1-year term, unless terminated pursuant to a 30-day written notice. This
was the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bid received, meeting
specifications.
• Contractors Connection, Washington, PA—Various time and material rates,
as-needed, discounts
• Murphy Family Inc., Washington, PA— $100/hour on Kubota equipment
• Middletown Tractor Sales, Washington, PA—John Deere time and material
rates, purchases
C. CHANGE ORDER— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, requests the Commissioners approve
Change Order No. 4 for the Washington County Courthouse Square shoring project
with JG Contracting Company Inc. (Carnegie, PA). This Change Order increases the
total contract cost to $1,732,647.80, which will be paid with the GO Bond. This
change was reviewed and recommended by the Washington County Project
Manager and NAI Burns Scalo and represents a project cost increase of$17,237.50.
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D. CHANGE ORDER— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, requests the Commissioners approve
Change Order No. 3 for the addition of three P25 radio and network equipment
shelters, generators and tanks with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the Washington
County Project 25 Radio System. This Change Order increases the total contract
cost to $26,380,072.73, which will be paid from the General Fund. This change was
reviewed and recommended by the Washington County Project Manager and
represents a project cost increase of $1,147,210.
E. DONATION — PURCHASING
Purchasing, pursuant to Section 1805 of the County Code governing the sale or
disposition of personal property of the County, requests the Commissioners
authorize a resolution for the donation of a 2016 Hyline camping trailer for fire
rescue training to be utilized by Public Safety, which has formally requested the
donation, has completed the "Application for Donation," and has met all required
criteria.
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VII NEW BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION — CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution and approve an
applicable elected representative, relating to Section 147(f) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, approving the Washington County Industrial
Development Authority (WCIDA) modifications of the amortization schedule for
the Authority's Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2017A in the outstanding
amount of $23,970,000 for the Student Association, Inc. Project at PennWest
University, formally known as California University of Pennsylvania. The parties
agree to modify the amortization schedule and maturity of the Bonds through
2051, and other negotiated modifications for the benefit of the Student
Association, Inc., which is a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation. The modifications
of these bonds by the Authority do not pledge the faith, credit, or taxing power of
the county and the documents have been reviewed by the County Solicitor.
B. GRANT— PLANNING
The Planning Commission requests the Commissioners approve the submission of
a grant application for the Marathon Petroleum Company LP Community
Investment Sustainability Grant for $25,000. This grant will offset shore
stabilization costs at Cross Creek Lake.
C. RESOLUTION — PLANNING
The Planning Commission requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution
authorizing the grant submission to DCNR in the amount of $250,000 for Phase 1
utility work at Cross Creek County Park. This work will be completed in anticipation
of Phase 2, which includes future park development. The estimated cost is
$506,152, and a 50% match is required. This approval authorizes the Board
Chairman to sign all documents.
D. LEASE — PLANNING
The Planning Commission requests the Commissioners approve a hay lease with
Barbara Campbell for designated fields in Mingo Creek County Park. The hay must
be cut by October 15, 2026, and for every four (4) bales of hay, the county will
receive one (1) bale. This lease is effective January 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2029.
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E. PROVIDER AGREEMENT— BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health & Developmental Services requests the Commissioners approve
a provider agreement with Chatham University to provide intellectual disabilities
services for the IM4Q Program. The contract authorization amount is $36,186,
effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and no additional county funds are
required.
F. PROVIDER AGREEMENT— BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health & Developmental Services requests the Commissioners approve
a provider agreement with the Center for Community Resources to provide early
intervention service coordination for the period of March 1, 2026 through
June 30, 2026. The contract authorization amount is $40,000, and no additional
county funds are required.
G. CONTRACT ADJUSTMENT— BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health & Developmental Services requests the Commissioners approve
the mid-year contract adjustment agreement with The Western PA School for the
Deaf, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The contract authorization will
be increased from $12,000 to $24,000, and no additional county funds are
required.
H. GRANT— HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services requests the Commissioners approve the submission of a grant
application for the 2027 Fetterman Appropriation Funding Grant, in the amount of
$500,000, to support the development of the Mon Valley Wellness Center. No
county funds are required.
I. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING — HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services requests the Commissioners approve a MOU (Memorandum of
Understanding) for medical services with Centerville Clinics, Inc., for the period of
March 19, 2026 through March 19, 2027, and no county funds are required.
J. BID — PURCHASING
Purchasing requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising of bids for
office supplies.
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K. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, requests the Commissioners
approve an agreement with Aspire Technology Partners for the provision of
DUO MFA set up and configuration for county users. This agreement will cost
$18,552.95, is effective May 1, 2026 through March 14, 2027, and will be funded
through IT's operating budget.
L. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Coroner, requests the Commissioners approve an
agreement for autopsy consulting and laboratory services with UPMC Presbyterian
Hospital at the recommended service fees. This agreement will be effective date of
agreement through December 31, 2026, according to the existing terms and
conditions and may be renewed year-to-year by mutual consent, unless otherwise
terminated pursuant to the terms of the agreement. Costs will be paid from the
Coroner's budget.
• $1,400 — Outside Neonate Brain/Neuropath
• $1,400 — Outside Adult Non-Neurodegenerative Brain/Neuropath
• $1,800 — Neurodegenerative — University of Pittsburgh Brain Bank Lab Fee
M. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, requests the Commissioners approve a
professional services agreement to MCM Consulting Group, Inc., for a hazard
mitigation plan at a cost of $48,575. This agreement will be effective date of
agreement until March 31, 2027. PEMA will pay the 25% match, and there is no
cost to the county.
N. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Buildings & Grounds, requests the Commissioners
approve a 5-year preventative maintenance agreement with Daikin Applied at the
recommended yearly rates to cover the McQuay Chiller at the courthouse. This will
include two yearly maintenance visits and reports. All fees will be paid via Building
& Grounds operating budget.
• 2026-2027 - $15,096
• 2027-2028 - $7,356
• 2028-2029 - $7,728
• 2029-2030 - $8,124
• 2030-2031 - $8,532
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O. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Corrections, requests the Commissioners approve an
agreement with Jefferson County for the housing of Washington County juvenile
inmates on an as-needed basis. This agreement includes a rate of $300/juvenile
inmate/day, $85/school day, plus any medical expenses. The costs will be paid
from the department's operating budget and will be effective date of agreement
and can be terminated by either party with a 30-day written notice.
P. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing requests the Commissioners approve a professional service agreement
with Remington & Vernick Engineers for engineering services at the submitted
2026/2027 hourly rates. This agreement will be effective May 1, 2026 through
April 30, 2027, with the option to renew year-to-year, unless otherwise terminated
with a 30-day written notice pursuant to the agreement.
Q. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Buildings & Grounds, requests the Commissioners
approve a consolidated agreement with Cintas Corporation for mats, uniforms and
rental products, including cleaning and rotation. This will combine the various
agreements with county departments, including the airport, by locking in cost
savings and preventing price increases with a single agreement. This will be
effective date of agreement through December 31, 2026, unless otherwise
terminated prior to renewal of the agreement.
R. INVOICES— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, requests the Commissioners
approve the RBA invoices totaling $33,899.70 for annual software maintenance
renewals and services, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
• RBA Professional Data — IT systems and new software upgrades
• RBA Professional Data Systems — IT GUI Client Software Maintenance
• RBA Professional Data Systems — IT Tax Assessment Maintenance
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S. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Finance and WDAC (Washington Drug & Alcohol
Commission), requests the Commissioners approve a pass-through grant
reimbursement agreement between the PCCD (Pennsylvania Commission on Crime
and Delinquency), Washington County, and WDAC. The grant has been awarded
and will allow the funding and reporting process to be completed. This agreement
will be effective date of agreement according to the original existing terms
of the application.
T. CONTRACT PURCHASE — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, requests the Commissioners approve the
purchase of a Kubota F-Series diesel mower with attachments from Murphy
Family, Inc. The cost will be $26,138.55 and will be purchased via COSTARS/DGS,
and therefore, does not require bidding. Costs will be paid via gas and oil funds.
U. CONTRACT PURCHASE — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Planning Commission, requests the Commissioners
approve the purchase of a Ranger SP570 UTV from Best Line Equipment for use by
the Parks department. The approximate cost will be $26,403.12 and will be
purchased via COSTARS/DGS and, therefore, does not require bidding. Costs will
be covered using proceeds from the MPLX Cross Creek Development, with any
remaining expenses supplemented by oil and gas revenue funds.
VIII PUBLIC COMMENTS
For residents who have signed in and are wishing to make general comments.
THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY THE SPEAKERS DURING PUBLIC COMMENT
ARE EXCLUSIVELY THOSE OF THE SPEAKERS AND DO NOT REFLECT OR REPRESENT
THOSE OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND HAVE NOT
BEEN VERIFIED.
IX THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSES
X SOLICITOR'S REPORT
Tax refund request in the amount of $4,681.40.
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XI ANNOUNCEMENTS
An executive session was held at the end of the Agenda meeting on Wednesday,
March 18, 2026 to discuss personnel. The Salary Board will follow this meeting and the
next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners will convene at 10 AM
on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in this room, followed by the Salary Board.
XII ADJOURNMENT
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