Commissioners approve ADU rules, multiple procurements, proclamations, easement and opioid plan in busy morning session

At its meeting, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved a slate of procurement, budget, proclamation and appointment items, along with the zoning actions reported separately.

Contracts, procurements and renewals - HVAC/ATC maintenance (PUR‑1756): Awarded to Mechanical Services Industries, Frederick, MD, total lump sum $233,255 for year‑one coverage (quarterly maintenance, hourly repair rates; county markup for parts at 15%). - Uniforms (PUR‑1569): Contract renewal with Galls LLC (Lexington, KY); third of five one‑year renewals as requested by Sheriff's Office. - Airport ground support equipment (INTG‑25‑0210): Hagerstown Regional Airport authorized purchase of ground power unit, aircraft towing tractor and two carts from Arrow Specialties, total $330,831.45 using GSA cooperative contract. - Terminal seating (PUR‑1768): Purchase of replacement seating for Hagerstown Regional Airport approved for $410,500 (two local contractors), contingent on County Attorney review; FAA/MDOT grant funding noted in CIP. - Mental health case management sole source (PUR‑1776): Potomac Community Services approved for $69,866 to provide case management at the Day Reporting Center (one‑year term; requires four of five commissioners under county procurement code). Approved 5‑0. - Highway fleet and equipment purchases: Four Ford F‑550 trucks (INTG‑25‑0211) authorized using cooperative contract, total $401,339; one 4,000‑gallon Caterpillar water truck lease‑to‑own for Solid Waste (INTG‑25‑0212) approved with four‑year finance sum $219,988.40; replacement plan noted and equipment to be sold on govdeals. - E‑plan software (PUR‑1777): Sole‑source purchase of ePlan software from ePlanSoft (Irvine, CA) for permitting and digital plan review,…