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Nassau County approves up-to-$2.4M contract for roadside ditch cleaning
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved a continuing piggyback agreement with JAX Utilities Management Inc. to support roadside ditch cleaning and drainage rehabilitation, a not-to-exceed $2.4 million contract to be implemented through future work authorizations; the vote was 5–0.
Nassau County commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 18 to authorize a continuing piggyback agreement (CM‑4090) with JAX Utilities Management Inc. to carry out roadside ditch cleaning and drainage rehabilitation under a not-to-exceed contract of $2,400,000.
Deputy County Manager and county engineer Robert Campanion told the board the contract will allow the county to issue work authorizations for individual projects as needs arise. "What you have before you in item G is part of your ditch cleaning and drainage program that goes along the roadways here," Campanion said, summarizing the scope and noting the agreement is a continuing, not-to-exceed contract that will be used through future work authorizations.
Commissioners framed the item as part of ongoing efforts to address vulnerabilities exposed by recent severe storms. "When we had the 500‑year storm a few years ago…these vulnerabilities were exposed in our drainage systems all across the county," one commissioner said, describing the contract as a step toward catching up on deferred work. Another member praised county engineers for remaining in public service despite higher private-sector pay: "You've chosen to dedicate this as your lifestyle to support the county," the commissioner said.
Motion to approve the agreement was made and seconded on the floor; the board approved the contract by voice vote 5–0.
The contract is structured as a continuing services agreement: the county will execute future work authorizations under the umbrella agreement rather than award separate competitive contracts for each small project. Campanion said staff will return with individual authorizations or project details as needed.
The board took the item under new business after one member had moved it from consent so it could be discussed, and approved it with no recorded dissents. The approval authorizes the chair to sign the agreement and directs staff to implement projects using the contract's process.
