Lycoming County commissioners approve dozens of routine contracts, grants and appointments
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Summary
At its Jan. 1 meeting the board approved multiple contracts and grant agreements — including a $250,000 forensic services agreement, a $195,505 homeless‑assistance subrecipient agreement with Lycoming County United Way, a $45,441.23 9‑1‑1 grant, various IT and security contracts, and appointments to county authorities — mostly by voice vote.
Lycoming County commissioners approved a slate of contracts, grants and appointments at their Jan. 1 meeting, covering forensic services, reentry services, emergency‑communications maintenance and several technology and security purchases.
The board approved an annual contract with Forensic Pathology Associates and a separate arrangement with Health Network Laboratories for blood and toxicology testing. "The cost associated with autopsy is not cheap," said Kate, a county staff member seeking the contract; "it's typically $2,000 to $7,000 ... your typical autopsy down there right now is costing us about $2,400." The meeting record shows the contracts were moved and approved by voice vote.
County staff presented a $250,000 agreement with National Medical Services Inc. for forensic laboratory and expert consultation services to the District Attorney’s office (item 5.3) and an amendment extending Geo Reentry Services LLC through Dec. 31, 2026 (item 5.4), described as a one‑year extension while the new president judge evaluates operations.
Other approved items included a subrecipient monitoring agreement with Lycoming County United Way of North Central PA for $195,505 for the Homeless Assistance Program; a subrecipient monitoring agreement with Montgomery County Children and Youth Services for child‑welfare funding; and a 9‑1‑1 statewide interconnectivity grant of $45,441.23 for GIS and ILEC maintenance. The hazardous material response fund awarded $15,828 to support emergency response planning and a SAR support specialist.
Procurement approvals included a $54,000 agreement with Pearson Computing Connections to upgrade the county’s AS/400 system; a three‑month extension of Malelo Consulting at $14,298 per month while staff evaluate a longer term arrangement; a $4,794 purchase from Advantage Software for six court‑reporter devices; and Guardian Protection security installations for a Route 405 access system ($31,983.79 plus $340.65 monthly) and alarm equipment for the treasurer/boater services office ($4,577.74 plus $89.88 monthly). The board also approved a $12,215 soil core test agreement with Hillis Karnes Engineering Associates.
The board corrected an administrative error appointing Nicholas Ring to the Lycoming County Water and Sewer Authority (term adjusted to end 12/31/2028) and approved the appointment/reappointment of Jennifer Wilson and Bruce Smith Gull to the Lycoming County Authority for five‑year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
Most items were taken by motion, second and voice vote with 'Aye' responses recorded in the transcript. No formal roll‑call tallies with member names were provided in the meeting text. The board adjourned and will meet next on Jan. 15, 2026.
