County approves south hangar lease at Cambridge‑Dorchester airport and awards litter removal contract

At its Dec. 16 meeting the Dorchester County Council approved several procurement and agreement actions, including authorization to proceed with a long‑term airport hangar lease and a contract award for county litter removal services.

Airport Director Steve Nuwer requested authority to proceed with a lease of the south hangar at Cambridge‑Dorchester Regional Airport to G‑Force Avionics, LLC. The lease terms noted in the meeting record call for total rent of $229,736 for the initial 10‑year term, a 3% annual rent escalation clause, and three 5‑year renewal options. The Council approved the request upon a motion by Councilman Rob Kramer, seconded by Councilman Mike Detmer; the vote was unanimous.

Solid Waste Manager John Cooney recommended awarding the county's litter removal services contract to the lowest bidder, SVF Groundworks, with daily rates of $600 for two laborers, $800 for three, and $1,000 for four laborers. The Council unanimously approved the award and noted the contract will be funded from the FY2026 Operating Budget. Cooney said staffing levels would be adjusted on a will‑call basis depending on weather and events.

The council also agreed to draft a request for proposals to determine the cost of hiring a lobbyist to support county interests at MACo and the Maryland General Assembly, and unanimously appointed Michael Knaur to the Agricultural Reconciliation Committee. No contested bids or roll‑call vote breakdowns were recorded for these items beyond the unanimous approvals noted in the meeting minutes.

Next steps include finalizing lease documentation and executing the litter removal contract per standard procurement procedures.