At its Dec. 16 meeting, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved several procurement and routine governance items.

Procurement decisions: County staff reported that seven proposals were received for a disaster‑debris management/removal RFQ; staff recommended Southern Disaster Recovery based on capacity, FEMA reimbursement expertise, past performance and use of local subcontractors. The board voted to accept the proposal.

The board also approved awarding the Anderson Creek C&D landfill expansion construction contract to Lachamiz Grading, Incorporated for a listed amount of $224,955. County staff noted Lachamiz was the second‑lowest bidder but the apparent low bidder failed to provide required documentation.

Appointments and routine actions: The board reappointed Carl Davis and Aiden Smith to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. Commissioners approved the list of boards and committees assignments, passed requested budget amendments as presented by the finance director, approved tax rebates/refunds/releases as requested by the tax administrator, and authorized the chairman to sign contract amendments that exceed the county manager’s signature threshold.

Why it matters: The procurement approvals position the county to respond to future disaster debris incidents and advance solid‑waste infrastructure at the Anderson Creek landfill. The routine approvals maintain governance continuity and financial housekeeping.

What happens next: Staff will initiate contracts and required procurement documentation; implementation and local subcontractor engagement were cited for the debris contract; county staff will schedule follow‑up reporting per standard practice.