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Huerfano County approves purchasing policy update, multiple purchase orders and airport grant applications
Summary
The county updated its purchasing policy to align with federal rules, approved several purchase orders and contracts (notably a ~$105,426 glass replacement order and a water‑lease augmentation), and authorized grant applications for a turnaround taxiway at Manfords Airfield (4V1) with county matching funds.
On Jan. 6 the Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners approved a set of procurement and grant actions.
Resolution 26‑05 updates chapter 3 of the county code to adopt a revised purchasing policy and repeal Resolution 17‑131; notable changes include removing a local‑preference clause to comply with federal guidance (2 CFR 200) and adjusting signature authority limits for purchase orders. The resolution passed by voice vote.
The board approved a purchase order (PO 2026001) for glass replacement at a county facility in the amount of $105,425.81; staff said the work is funded by a grant that covers much of the cost but includes an estimated $25,000 in payroll cost. Commissioners also approved a proposed water‑lease agreement (described as the 2025 augmentation lease covering 11/01/2025–10/31/2026) pending typographical corrections and county‑attorney review. Other approved items included an annual ArcGIS subscription (PO 2026002, ~$12,850), a supply order from Wagner Equipment (~$33,852), and vendor runs for DHS ($34,155.52) and county payments (~$289,532.42).
The board authorized staff to apply for FAA and Colorado DOT Aeronautics grants for a turnaround taxiway at Manfords Airfield (project 4V1), noting a county match of $84,348 across the grant package. Commissioners approved the grant applications by motion.
Separately, the board approved a contract services agreement for Art Martinez to provide seasonal hazard‑mitigation labor through 2026, and authorized three $5,000 donations from the emergency food relief account to three local food‑assistance providers to support households affected by a temporary benefits freeze.
Most procurement motions were approved by voice vote. Where legal or typographical issues were raised (for example in the water lease), staff noted corrections would be made before final execution.
