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July 21, 2026 Pre-Commission & Commission Meetings
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Bib County Approves Multiple Contracts for IT Upgrades, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Projects
The commission approved several resolutions authorizing the mayor to execute agreements for IT department upgrades and services. These included agreements with Williams Communications for radio equipment replacement and IT upgrades, totaling approximately $162,000, funded by public safety funds. The commission also approved agreements for post-construction drone inspection services ($82,320), IT staffing services with Air Media Corp. DBA HM Strategic Consulting (amount unspecified), Granicus LLC for government experience agent setup and software services ($48,750), Gartner, Inc. for executive programs and leadership team services ($133,800), and Progressive Communications LLC for managed network services ($37,320). Additionally, agreements were approved for Smallwood Reynolds Stewart and Stewart Associates for engineering and design services for the Macon City Auditorium ($99,700), Professional Paving Services LLC for asphalt paving and resurfacing (amount unspecified), Bryant Engineering LLC for Heath Road sidewalk project engineering design services ($17,000), and a contract renewal with SHI International Corp. for managed Microsoft Azure and Argus cloud services ($160,8127). These expenditures are generally funded through existing budgets and grants, with an emphasis on improving public safety, IT infrastructure, and operational efficiency.
Bib County Amends Procurement Code to Include Software as a Commodity
The commission discussed and approved an ordinance to amend the definition of 'commodity' in the code of ordinances to include software projects, products, or services. This change aims to streamline the procurement process for software, allowing the county to obtain three quotes for identical products from different vendors, similar to how it handles other commodities like vehicles or utilities. This modification is intended to simplify and potentially reduce costs for acquiring necessary software solutions.
Bib County Planning Commission Updates Comprehensive Plan, Seeks Community Input
The Bib County Planning and Zoning Commission presented an update on the comprehensive plan, which is a long-range guide for growth and development over the next 20-30 years. The plan aims to answer where the community is, where it wants to go, and how to get there. The update included details on community input gathered through meetings, surveys, and steering committee sessions. The commission is planning nine community meetings from August 24th to October 30th and is seeking support from county commissioners to hold meetings in each district to gather input on the land use element of the plan. The plan also incorporates elements on economic development, quality of life, and housing, consulting a recent 2050 housing assessment and forecast study.
Bib County Approves Budgeted Expenditures for IT, Infrastructure, and Grant-Funded Programs
The commission approved several resolutions authorizing the mayor to execute agreements and contracts, largely funded by existing budgets, SPLOST funds, and grants. These included expenditures for IT department upgrades, public safety radio equipment, infrastructure projects like road paving and sidewalk design, drone inspection services, and professional consulting services for various departments. Notably, a resolution authorized a supplemental appropriation of $52,795 for additional engineering services for the OMGI Heritage Trail project, funded from the general fund balance. Multiple grants were accepted, including funds for accountability courts and juvenile justice programs, with provisions for how salaries are handled if grants are not renewed.
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