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Levy County commissioners approve series of purchases, contracts and grants; votes at a glance
Summary
At its April meeting the Levy County Board approved multiple routine procurements and contracts — a nearly $1.0 million generator award, a $413,890 compactor purchase, equipment for public safety, a maintenance services contract, a vulnerability assessment grant update and other items — and approved expenditures totaling $1,043,239.12.
The Levy County Board of County Commissioners approved a package of purchases, contract awards, budget adjustments and grant agreements at its April meeting, including a major generator installation funded via an ARPA passthrough and several county equipment purchases.
Key approvals included: - An award to Campbell Electric Inc. for RFP-2026-03 to install generator and HVAC equipment at Bronson Middle High School for $994,624.44, funded by an Emergency Management ARPA reimbursement grant and administered through the Florida Division of Emergency Management. - Purchase of a Rototec compacting grapple via ITB-2026-02 from Quality Equipment and Parts Inc. for $413,890 to replace a 19-year-old unit at the landfill transfer station. - Approval to purchase a Lifepak 35 cardiac monitor for $64,173.41 (grant-funded) for the community paramedicine program, and approval to upfit a 2024 F-550 chassis for $140,598 through Southeastern Outfitters as a noncompetitive procurement under county code. - Authorization for a county manager execution of an agreement with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLC for annual maintenance services covering EMS, fire protection, residential solid waste and road maintenance assessment programs for $27,700. - An increase of $19,224.12 to Chiefland Fire Rescue appropriations for portable radios and approval of awarding road-sign materials (ITB-2026-06) to Osborne Associates Inc. for $69,276.80. - Approval of a satisfaction of mortgage for Tina M. Bracewell and authorization for the chair to execute a vulnerability assessment update agreement (26PLN35) with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to extend state-funded assessments to municipalities. - Approval of expenditures totaling $1,043,239.12.
Public comment: A resident, Linda, urged caution on a proposed permanent brush truck purchase, saying there was "no data to prove you need this brush truck" and urging more regular quarterly reporting on department activity. Commissioners acknowledged the request for more quantitative quarterly reports from departments.
Votes at a glance (selected items): - Transfer of four pickups, one mower, one water wagon and a bus to the Sheriff: approved by voice vote. - Resolution 2026-12 (surplus submerged parcel PID 30316118600): approved by voice vote. - Resolution 2026-11 (courthouse annex license agreement): approved by voice vote. - Award RFP-2026-03 to Campbell Electric, $994,624.44: approved by voice vote. - Award ITB-2026-02 compactor to Quality Equipment and Parts, $413,890: approved by voice vote. - Lifepak 35 purchase, $64,173.41 (grant-funded): approved by voice vote. - Upfitting of F-550 chassis, $140,598 (Southeastern Outfitters): approved by voice vote. - Accenture annual maintenance services, $27,700: approved by voice vote. - Increase of $19,224.12 for Chiefland portable radios: approved by voice vote. - Award ITB-2026-06 sign materials to Osborne Associates Inc., $69,276.80: approved by voice vote. - Approval of expenditures: $1,043,239.12 — approved by voice vote.
What’s next: Most items approved were routine procurements and contract authorizations. The manager will bring back formal contracts, detailed contractor quotes when needed and any required grant-acceptance agenda items for future meetings.
