County approves radon mitigation inspection contract for county buildings

Monroe County commissioners approved a contract with VET Environmental Engineering LLC to perform inspections of radon mitigation systems at multiple county facilities under a 24‑month agreement not to exceed $26,350.87.

Richard Crider, the county’s building/fleet manager, told commissioners the proposal covers mitigation-system inspections at the Johnson Hardware Building, Charlotte Ziegler Justice Center, Monroe County Courthouse and the Monroe County Health Building. The scope includes 23 monthly inspections of site‑specific mitigation components, condition checks of vapor barriers and a biennial inspection and testing described in the vendor proposal. The contract also includes an operations-and-maintenance (O&M) plan for the Health Building, a system upgrade there that adds decals and an alarm, and post‑mitigation testing at the courthouse.

Commissioners asked about the alarm feature; Crider said newer mitigation equipment includes alarms that trigger if a motor fails or the system goes out of balance, signaling a need for maintenance. The board voted to approve the contract by voice vote; the motion carried 2‑0.

The contracting authorization cites County General Fund 1000 as the funding source. County staff did not propose additional conditions or amendments at the meeting; follow‑up inspections and any needed repairs will proceed under the contract terms.