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Mahoning County commissioners approve multiple contracts, grant applications and $6.67 million paving contract
Summary
On April 3 the Mahoning County Board of Commissioners approved advertising for bids, a package of departmental agreements, several emergency repair contracts, lead-hazard control agreements, a $6,665,743.04 road-and-bridge paving contract to Lindy Paving (34.3% OPWC funded) and a $200,000 opiate remediation grant application.
Mahoning County commissioners approved a slate of contracts, emergency repairs, lead-hazard control agreements and grant actions during their April 3 meeting, including a $6,665,743.04 contract award for county road and bridge paving.
The commission awarded the county's road and bridge safety upgrade and this year's county paving program to Lindy Paving in the amount of $6,665,743.04. County staff said 34.3% of that project is funded by the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC); the remainder is a combination of the engineer's local funds, sales tax revenue and contributions from participating townships and villages.
Commissioners also approved a set of departmental agreements and emergency repairs presented by county staff: a three‑year coroner agreement with Stericycle Inc. for medical waste removal (estimated at $3,000 per year, non‑general fund); a Meridian Healthcare agreement for drug testing and random draws (approximately $3,000, non‑general fund); and multiple emergency sewer repair agreements (SCT, Youngstown Metal Fab, Resick Excavating) with estimated amounts of $20,000, $12,500 and $8,000 respectively (non‑general funds). The sheriff's office reported vehicle repairs at Greenwood Chevrolet (estimated $3,290.11) and an amended food-service agreement with Trinity Services Group extended through April 30, 2026, under existing per‑unit pricing (non‑general fund).
The board approved several lead hazard control contracts under non‑general funding: $3,535,506 with Bridal Carpentry for work at 2130 Stewart; $14,340 with Foundations for the Future at 120 Prospect; $33,933 at 153 West Stellison; $13,175 with Gary Grama at 282 Tenth Street; and $26,179 with Howland Company at 418 West Judson.
Other actions approved included:
- Advertising for bids for community development work (Woodworth Neighborhood Improvement Project Phase 4) and a rebid for single-stream institutional paper and front‑load services (no bids were received previously).
- Approval of an amendment extending marketing services with McConnell Marketing (DBA Designer Row) through June 1, 2025, at no change in contract value ($75,000, non‑general fund).
- A resolution to enter an agreement with OHM Advisors for construction administration and inspection services on the Mahoning Avenue Industrial Corridor Upgrade Project in the amount of $439,789 (100% local funds).
- A state purchasing contract purchase of hot mix asphalt estimated at about $100,000 (local funds).
- Moral‑obligation payments totaling $370 to Fast Signs for interior lettering and $43,280.22 to BlueLine LTD and $9,930.65 to Red Diamond Uniforms for uniform and equipment purchases made prior to amended agreements.
- A resolution supporting an application to the Ohio Attorney General's Office for a 2025 opiate remediation grant in the amount of $200,000 (no local match required).
Staff presented the agreements and commissioners moved and seconded approval for the items; roll‑call votes were taken and commissioners recorded "Yes" for the items as presented.
Why this matters: The paving contract and the OPWC funding share represent a major county capital expenditure for road maintenance. The lead hazard control contracts and emergency sewer repairs reflect ongoing housing‑safety and infrastructure maintenance responsibilities. The opiate remediation grant application seeks state funding for addiction‑related remediation work with no local match requirement.
Votes at a glance: The board approved advertising for bids 1 & 2; approval of agreements (items a–o) including Stericycle, Meridian Healthcare, Home Carpet Company, multiple lead hazard contracts, SCT, Youngstown Metal Fab, Resick Excavating, an amendment to a management consulting contract ($65,000 non‑general), Greenwood Chevrolet repairs, and the Trinity Services amendment; change order extension for McConnell Marketing; contract award to Lindy Paving ($6,665,743.04); OHM Advisors agreement ($439,789); hot mix asphalt purchase (≈$100,000); moral obligation payments and the $200,000 opiate remediation grant application. All were approved by roll call as presented.
