Supervisors OK $315,163 purchase of fixed generators for three community centers from disaster relief funds
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Summary
The board authorized a cooperative procurement award of $315,163.03 to supply fixed generators at Clinchburg, Hiders Gap and Mendota community centers, to be paid from remaining disaster response funds (Fund 15). The vote was unanimous.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors voted 7–0 on Jan. 28 to award a cooperative procurement to supply permanent generators at three community centers — Clinchburg, Hiders Gap and Mendota — for a total of $315,163.03.
County staff presented the item as part of ongoing post‑storm resiliency investments funded from donations and disaster response funds set aside after the storm. “What's before you is the Clinchburg Community Center, Hiders Gap and Mendota Community Centers for a total of $315,163.03,” County staff member Mr. Berry told the board.
Supervisors discussed whether generators should be stationary at each facility or portable; staff said the planned equipment is fixed at each site and will provide emergency power for community centers that can serve as emergency centers during outages. Board members noted that Mendota and other remote areas suffer frequent power interruptions and that added generator capacity can provide heat, charging and a safe gathering location for residents during extended outages.
Supervisor Hernandez moved to approve the procurement, to award the contract to Carter Machinery, and to authorize Mr. Berry to sign the contracts and use Fund 15 (disaster relief funds) to pay for the purchase. The motion passed unanimously, 7–0.
Votes at a glance: Approval of $315,163.03 cooperative procurement to Carter Machinery from Fund 15 (disaster relief funds) — approved 7–0.
Next steps: County staff will complete contract signature and arrange delivery/installation at the three community centers.