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Cole County approves radar speed signs and several vendor contracts
Summary
The Cole County Commission unanimously approved purchases and contract awards May 26, including radar speed signs ($20,999.82), a shop expansion services amendment ($2,875.00), and awards for concrete and vehicle services to Cole County Industries and Wireless USA.
Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman and the two district commissioners unanimously approved a series of procurement items at the Cole County Commission meeting on May 26, 2026.
Commissioner Jeff Hoelscher moved to approve a quote from All Traffic Solutions for radar speed signs at a cost of $20,999.82; Commissioner Harry Otto seconded and the motion passed with Commissioners Bushman, Hoelscher and Otto voting yes. The commission also approved an amendment to a professional services agreement for a shop expansion for $2,875.00, awarded bid 2026-13 for concrete and concrete products to Cole County Industries, and awarded bid 2026-14 for vehicle equipment install and repair services to Wireless USA. Each of those motions passed by unanimous roll-call votes as recorded in the meeting minutes.
Nut graf: The approvals authorize the county to proceed with purchasing traffic-safety equipment, to continue a facility expansion project, and to secure contractor services for road and vehicle work. The actions will allow county departments to move forward with procurement and contract signing without further board delay.
Votes at a glance: - Purchase radar speed signs (All Traffic Solutions) — $20,999.82. Motion: Commissioner Jeff Hoelscher; second: Commissioner Harry Otto. Vote: Bushman (Yes), Hoelscher (Yes), Otto (Yes). - Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (Shop Expansion) — $2,875.00. Motion: Commissioner Harry Otto; second: Commissioner Jeff Hoelscher. Vote: Bushman (Yes), Hoelscher (Yes), Otto (Yes). - Award 2026-13 (Concrete and Concrete Products) to Cole County Industries. Motion: Commissioner Jeff Hoelscher; second: Commissioner Harry Otto. Vote: Bushman (Yes), Hoelscher (Yes), Otto (Yes). - Award 2026-14 (Vehicle Equipment Install and Repair Services) to Wireless USA and sign the contract. Motion: Commissioner Jeff Hoelscher; second: Commissioner Harry Otto. Vote: Bushman (Yes), Hoelscher (Yes), Otto (Yes).
The approvals were recorded under the Bids & Contracts agenda section; the meeting minutes show each motion carried unanimously. No dissenting votes or abstentions were recorded. The commission then moved on to New Business and other agenda items.
