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Christian County Commission unanimously awards Campus Office Infill contract to Arning Companies
Summary
At a Feb. 23 special session in Ozark, the Christian County Commission awarded ITB #2026-1 Campus Office Infill to Arning Companies, Inc., following a recommendation after the county received seven bids; the award passed 3-0.
The Christian County Commission voted unanimously on Feb. 23, 2026, to award ITB #2026-1, Campus Office Infill, to Arning Companies, Inc. The special session convened at 9:00 a.m. at the Historic Christian County Courthouse in Ozark.
Presiding Commissioner Lynn Morris called for approval of the posted consent agenda, which included the day's agenda but no minutes or financials; Western Commissioner Johnny Williams moved approval and Eastern Commissioner Bradley A. Jackson seconded. The consent agenda passed by a 3-0 vote.
The commission then met with Purchasing Manager Kim Hopkins-Will and Dan Close of Navigate, who presented the solicitation results and recommendation. According to the presentation, the county received seven bids for ITB #2026-1 and recommended Arning Companies, Inc. as the lowest and best overall provider. Presiding Commissioner Lynn Morris entertained a motion to award the contract as presented; Western Commissioner Johnny Williams moved to award and Eastern Commissioner Bradley A. Jackson seconded.
The commission voted Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams; Nay: none. The motion carried, and ITB #2026-1 was awarded to Arning Companies, Inc. The transcript does not specify the contract amount or detailed bid tabulation.
After brief communications, the commission adjourned at 9:18 a.m. Meeting minutes list Madi Raines as minutes secretary and note additional attendees including Miranda Beadles, Brenda Porterfield, Todd Wiesehan, Kim Hopkins-Will and Dan (Dan/Dane) Close.
The commission's action authorizes county staff to proceed with contract finalization and related procurement steps for the Campus Office Infill project; no further public debate or dissent was recorded in the minutes.
