Furnishing, delivering, and spreading of mineral well brine continuously full-length on county local gravel roads to achieve both dust control and stabilization for the 2027 brining season. The road commission will coordinate the program. Our county-wide gravel road mileage to be brined is 584.25 miles. Unit prices for brine will govern regardless of the number of townships or mileage.
Sole Source:Only if your tech is truly proprietary with no viable alternatives—partner with the department head to craft a justification and seek Board approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board received reports from the LifeWays CEO, the Budget Committee, and various facility and human services committees. Key actions included authorizing the payment for sheriff radios, addressing a farmland and open space agreement, authorizing the hiring of a victim rights advocate, and accepting the resignation of the 911 Director. The board also engaged in discussions regarding procurement policies, public comment procedures, committee reports, and the 2027 proposed budget.
Materials Management Planning Committee Minutes
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed various correspondence regarding facility responses, designated planning agency clarifications, and progress report updates. Key agenda items included an update on the Materials Management website, a review of resources from the EGLE Sustainability Conference, and coordination regarding the regional Materials Management Plan. The committee also debated and subsequently moved to send a letter to Calhoun County expressing disapproval of their Materials Management Plan. Additionally, plans were discussed for conducting a public survey to gather community input, with a directive to create a QR code for distribution.
Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners Meeting
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The board meeting covered several public comments regarding public safety concerns related to off-road vehicles and local law enforcement operations. A presentation was provided by Lifeways, highlighting their mental health services, the launch of a mobile crisis unit, a substance abuse incentive program, and staffing metrics. Additionally, the board discussed the status of the Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) Request for Proposals and the challenges associated with finalizing the fiscal year 2027 budget in the absence of state-released service rates.
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