HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-19_Departmental Agendas_Meeting No. 1230CHIEF CLERK AGENDA
May 19, 2026
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Proclamations — Mental Health Awareness Mary Jo Hatfield
Mental Health Director
NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Clerk requests the Commissioners approve the reappointment of Ryan Pasternak to
the Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS) Advisory Board.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Public Relations, requests the Commissioners approve a Social
Media Public Comment policy. This policy will establish guidelines for the appropriate,
transparent, and lawful use and moderation of all county government social media
platforms to support public communication and community engagement.
MEMORANDUM
May 19, 2026
TO: Commissioner Sherman
Commissioner Janis
Commissioner Maggi
FROM: Jason E. Theakston, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Meeting —May 19, 2026
1. Liquid Fuels — Pike Run #1 Reimbursement Agreement Amendment 2
Planning Commission recommends approval of a reimbursement agreement
amendment with PennDOT providing $2,025,000.00 in additional funding, for a total
of $4,375,000.00 reimbursement to Washington County for the rehabilitation of the
Pike Run #1 Bridge in Coal Center Borough. The costs are to be 100% Federal
Funding, and no local match is required for the project. The approval also designates
signature authority to the Chair of County Commissioners.
2. Liquid Fuels — Ten Mile Bridge #40 Reimbursement Agreement Amendment 2
Planning Commission recommends approval of a reimbursement agreement
amendment with PennDOT providing $650,000.00 in additional funding, for a total of
$4,100,000.00 reimbursement to Washington County for the rehabilitation of the Pike
Run #1 Bridge in Coal Center Borough. The costs are to be 100% Federal Funding,
and no local match is required for the project. The approval also designates signature
authority to the Chair of County Commissioners.
3. Liquid Fuels — Right of Way Plan
Planning Commission respectfully requests the Commissioners acknowledge the
receipt of and sign the Cover Sheet for the Pike #1 Bridge Project Right of Way Plan.
This document will be the basis to identify any needed right of way in the vicinity of
the 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
ELECTRAJ WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15301 Assistant Finance Director
VICE CHAIRR
LARRY MAGGI
PHONE: 724-228-6724 PHONE: 2
FAX: 724-2-228-6941 4
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FINANCE AGENDA
May 19, 2026
1. Finance, on behalf of Probation Services and Court Administration, respectfully requests the
Board of Commissioners approve and ratify a grant application with the Pennsylvania
Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for a JRI — County Probation Grant to be used
for Adult Probation Equipment. The grant will be in the amount of $367,277, and will be for the
period of April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029. No county funds are required.
2. Finance respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve renewals of the County's property and
casualty insurance for 2026-2027 with PA Counties Risk Pool (PCoRP) for general liability, auto
liability, public officials' liability, privacy and security liabilities, property, equipment, law enforcement,
and crime coverages. The annual premium is $1,138,709 which represents lower increases than other
public entities across the country and will be for the period of June 1, 2026 through June 1, 2027.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Commissioner Nick Sherman, Chairman
Commissioner Electra S. Janis, Vice Chair
Commissioner Larry Maggi
FROM: Department of Human Services
SUBJECT: Agenda Meeting May 20, 2026
1. Children and Youth Services — Provider Agreement Addendum
Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the approval of a provider agreement
addendum with New Life Adolescents, LLC for residential treatment services for the period
of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The contract authorization amount will be increased
from $650,000.00 to $950,000.00 and the funding source is a combination of PA Act 148 or
Federal IV-E (depending on eligibility of children served) and CYS' Contracted Services
county budget. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain unchanged
and in full effect, and no additional county funds are required.
2. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services — Provider Agreement
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully requests the approval of a
provider agreement with The Mental Health Association for the purchase of a home and
other start-up costs associated with the 90-Day Re-Entry/Transitional Housing Program for
the period of May 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. The contract authorization amount is
$410,000.00 and the funding source is FY 24-25 Human Services Block Grant Retained
Earnings. No additional county funds are required.
3. Aging Services — Agreement
Aging Services respectfully requests approval of an agreement with Southwestern
Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging for a Senior Center Capital Assistance Grant for the
period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The funding can be used by the eight awarded
centers for a variety of purposes to meet the unique needs of each center and its participants.
The contract authorization amount is $20,616.00 ($2,577.00 per center) and no county funds
are required.
4. Human Services — Addendum Agreement
Human Services respectfully requests the approval of an addendum agreement with Greater
Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for the administration of the State Food Purchase
Program (SFPP) for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The contract
authorization amount will be increased from $300,000.00 to $330,009.56 and the funding
source is SFPP funding. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain
unchanged and in full effect, and no additional county funds are required.
5. Human Services — Grant Application
Human Services respectfully requests approval to submit a grant application for the ARC
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative in the
amount of $500,000.00 to pursue support of innovative strategies that strengthen workforce
development and expand economic mobility within our community. The county match
requirement is fifty percent.
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
NICK SHERMAN, CHAIRMAN
L-'LECTRA JANIS, VICE CHAIR
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: MAY 13, 2026
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR MAY 19, 2026 - MIN#1230
I. BIDS/PROPOSALS AWARDS/EXTENSIONS
A. RFP/Bid Contract Awards
Randy Vankirk
Director of Purchasing
Phone:724-228-6729
randy.vankirk@washcopa.gov
Rev#1
1. Fairgrounds Horse Arena Design — 032626-HA RFP — Mills Group
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning, respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
award the RFP for the Fairgrounds Horse Arena Design to Mills Group, LLC,
Morgantown, WV at their 2026 Rates as submitted.
If approved, this agreement will be effective on the Date of Execution through completion of
the project defined scope of services. Funding will be from the LSA Grant and supplemented
with Fairgrounds Oil & Gas monies.
B. Authorization to Bid
1. RFP — Human Services
Purchasing, on behalf of Human Services, respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners authorize the advertising for the Healthcare Services Development Funds
(HSDF) proposals.
II. AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS
A. Professional Service Agreements
1. Forensic Pathologist Services - Addendum
Purchasing, on behalf of Tim Warco, County Coroner, respectfully requests the Board of
County Commissioners approve an addendum to our existing Autopsy Services agreement
with Jennifer Hammers Pathology, JHP, Beaver Falls, PA to include Neuropathology
services at the 2026 contracted rates.
If approved, this agreement will be effective according to the existing terms and conditions
and may be renewed year to year by mutual consent of both parties, unless otherwise
terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. All services will be charged to the
Coroner's Budget.
2. Irex Verticle Access Solutions, LLC
Purchasing, on behalf of Building & Grounds & Public Safety, respectfully requests the
Board of County Commissioners approve an agreement with Irex Verticle Access
Solutions, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA to furnish a sufficient system scaffold on a rental, erect
and dismantle basis at a rate of $1,600 per 28-day rental period or $57.14/day paid from the
2024 GO Bond Funds.
If approved the contract will be effective DOA, 2026, for the length of project completion.
Note: The column bracing is required per the structural engineer for the WC Public
Safety Building.
3. Addendum - Farmland Preservation Solicitor Services - Peacock Keller
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning, respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
amend the agreement for Farmland Preservation Board legal services with Peacock
Keller, Washington, PA, at their submitted hourly rates and not to exceed amount of
20,000 funded from the Planning budget and the Farmland Preservation program funds.
If approved, this amendment will be effective DOA through December 31, 2026, with annual
options to extend with mutual approval.
4. Automated Logic 3-Year Maintenance, Controls Service Agreement
Purchasing, on behalf of Justin Welsh, Director of Building & Grounds, respectfully requests
the Board of County Commissioners approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement
renewal with Automated Logic, Pittsburgh, PA, for multiple County automation equipment
and systems.
Total cost per year is below with Preferred site visits exceeding the agreement at stated contract
hourly rates.
Year 1 pricing 06/01/2026 — 05/31/2027 $14,448.00
Year 2 pricing 06/01/2027 — 05/31/2028 $14,882.00
Year 3 pricing 06/01/2028 — 05/31/2029 $15,329.00
If approved, this 3-year Agreement will be effective June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029,
unless otherwise terminated pursuant to 60-day written notice. Funding will be from their
Operating Budget.
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5. Air Handler/Chiller Temperature Controls — CMS Controls
Purchasing, on behalf of Justin Welsh, Director of Building & Grounds, respectfully
requests the Board of County Commissioners renew our current service agreement with
CMS Controls (formally Building Control Systems Inc.), for preventative maintenance
and service on the KMC DDC Temperature Control System.
If approved, this contract extension will be effective from August 01, 2026, through July 31,
2027, at a cost of $4,986.00. All repairs will be done "as needed" at the rate of $150/hr.
regular time plus materials.
B. Construction Services Change Orders
1. Change Order's Construction Services — Contract #053023-GC
Purchasing, on behalf of Joe Bendik, WC Project Manager, respectfully requests the Board
of County Commissioners approve the following change orders below for the 911 Annex
Ramp and Door project with our contracted vendor Stonemile Group, Inc., Canonsburg,
PA. This amount will be paid by 2024 GO Bond Funds.
Change Order #4 includes the following work.
COR 4 — X-Brace Shoring for erection, dismantle and 28- day rental including
supervision, layout & coordination.
Total: $ 30,889.65
This Change Order has been reviewed and recommended by Michael Gorman; NAI
Burns Scalo.
Change Order #6 includes the following work.
COR 6 — 2°d Temporary Wall (B-Level)
Total: $ 6,663.93
This Change Order has been reviewed and recommended by Michael Gorman; NAI
Burns Scalo.
Note: COR 5 was rejected.
III. STATE CONTRACT/COSTARS PURCHASES
1. DGS Costars — MProtective, LLC, Correction MIN #1216, Dated 10/02/2025
Purchasing, on behalf of the Sheriff, respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the corrected year one purchase price of two (2) replacement
Metal Detectors (single lane express Units and Evolv eXpedite X-Ray scanning) and
all associated software and support. Total cost to the County for year one will include
an additional one-time cost of $26,233.50 for the subscription cost, equipment, shipping,
training, infeed and outfeed tables, covers, etc.
The proposed vendor for this purchase is MProtective LLC of Hallam, PA. Funding will
be provided via Capital.
MIN #1230, Dated 05/21/2026.
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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: May 19, 2026
TO: Washington County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
Centerville and Jefferson Street Reconstruction Proiect Nos. CD 25-03 & CD 25-08
This project involves the following improvements:
Centerville Borough
1. South Street from Market Street to South Street A (approximately 9701f)
2. South Street A from Old National Pike to South Street (approximately 1701f)
3. South Street B from Old National Pike to South Street (approximately 165 If)
4. Second Street from Old National Pike to South Street (approximately 165 If)
Jefferson Township
1. Fire Road from Eldersville Road to Cedar Grove Road (approximately 1,0801f)
2. Church Road loop from Eldersville Road (approximately 1,1301f)
3. Short Street from Eldersville Road to terminus (approximately 650 If)
Estimated Project Cost: $150,000.00
Funding: $ 75,000.00 Centerville Community Development Block Grant Funds
$ 75,000.00 Jefferson Community Development Block Grant Funds
Bid Opening: May 22, 2026
Mononeahela Street Reconstruction Proiect No. CD 25-11
This project involves reconstruction and related improvements to the following streets:
1. Railroad Street from First Street to Second Street (approximately 650 If)
2. Lebanon Street from Railroad Street to West Main Street (approximately 2201f)
3. Hiland Avenue from Chestnut Street to Walnut Street (approximately 3551f)
Estimated Project Cost: $125,000.00
Funding: Monongahela Community Development Block Grant Funds
Bid Opening: May 22, 2026
Project Activity Report Page 2
May 19, 2026
Chartiers and Midway Street Reconstruction Project Nos. CD 25-05 & CD 25-10
This project involves the following improvements:
Chartiers Township
1. Reconstruction of North Avenue (North End) from Wylie Avenue to terminus (approximately 5501f)
2. Reconstruction of North Avenue (South End) from Wylie Avenue to terminus (approximately 2401f)
Midway Borough
Reconstruction of Herron Street from Jefferson Street to South Center Street (approximately 1,0401f)
Estimated Project Cost: $155,100.00
Funding: $ 80,100.00 Chartiers Community Development Block Grant Funds
$ 75,000.00 Midway Community Development Blok Grant Funds
Bid Opening: May 22, 2026
West Bethlehem and West Finley Street Reconstruction Project Nos. CD 25-18 & CD 25-19
This project involves the following improvements:
West Bethlehem Township
1. Fifth Street from Central Avenue to Hedge Avenue (approximately 275 If)
2. Hedge Avenue from Fifth Street to Broad Street (approximately 3001f)
3. Anderson Avenue from Church Street to terminus (approximately 3001f)
West Finley Township
Approximately 1,500 if of Fleming Hollow Road between Gunn Ridge Road and Beham Run Road
Estimated Project Cost: $150,000.00
Funding: $ 75,000.00 West Bethlehem Community Development Block Grant Funds
$ 75,000.00 West Finley Community Development Block Grant Funds
Bid Opening: June 3, 2026
Bentlevville Recreation Improvements Proiect No. CD 25-01
This project involves recreation improvements at Richardson Park including reconstruction of the
basketball and tennis/pickleball courts.
Estimated Project Cost: $150,000.00
Funding: Bentleyville Community Development Block Grant Funds
Bid Opening: June 8, 2026
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