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Oconee County Council approves consent agenda including $432,305 tax-notice contract
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda 5–0 on July 7, 2026, authorizing a sole-source award to Publiq for tax-notice services ($432,305.38) and purchases for uniforms, heavy-equipment tires, and pumps.
Oconee County Council approved its consent agenda on July 7, 2026, authorizing multiple procurement actions and related administrative approvals.
Key items recorded in the consent package include: the sole-source recommendation to award Computer Services, Printing and Mailing of all tax notices to Publiq with an estimated FY2026–2027 amount of $432,305.38; authorization to purchase officer uniforms for Animal Control, the Detention Center and the Sheriff with an $82,000 budget allocation and purchases to be made as needed; award of Bid #25-07 to Interstate Tire Service, LLC for an estimated $200,573.20 to supply tires for rock quarry and vehicle maintenance; and approval to purchase two pumps for the Rock Quarry from BBA Pumps for $134,737.99 (funded from the Rock Quarry Capital Equipment account). The minutes state that procurement was previously approved during the FY2026–2027 budget process where noted.
Council Member John Elliott moved to approve all items on the consent agenda; Mr. Glenn Hart seconded and the motion carried 5–0. The meeting minutes record staff recommendations to allow the County Administrator to execute necessary documents and to make future purchases through certain term contracts (e.g., Omnia Partners) provided expenditures remain within council-approved budget levels.
Next steps include administrative execution of the contracts and purchase orders consistent with council authorization and budget availability.
