Madison County board approves testing contracts, liquor licenses and authorizes RFPs for custodial and HR services

At its regular meeting the Madison County Board of Supervisors approved a set of procurement and administrative actions including building testing, funding from opioid-settlement proceeds, license renewals and RFP solicitations.

Testing at the Elderly Services building: After reviewing multiple quotes the board approved indoor-environment testing for the Elderly Services building. The board awarded asbestos testing to Iowa Environmental for $1,500, mold/indoor-air-quality testing to Rainbow Restoration for $2,014, and a sewer-scope inspection to Smith Sewer for $480. Supervisors discussed vendor selection and local-business considerations before voting to award the contracts.

Opioid-settlement funds: The board approved a resolution to release $80,000 from the national opioid settlement to Turning Point for curriculum work across county schools; board members noted additional grant-seeking efforts to secure more funds.

RFP authorizations: The board authorized solicitation of RFPs for custodial and human-resources services. Members debated timing relative to the budget schedule and asked staff to allow adequate review time, but motions to authorize solicitation carried. Board members emphasized the RFPs do not bind the county to hire contractors; the board retains discretion to reject bids.

Licenses and appointments: The board granted renewal of a liquor license for Big Rock Brewhouse (effective March) and for All Greenhouse and Floral (effective March 1, 2026). The board also approved appointments to Madison County medical-examiner/death-investigator positions.

Next steps: For the Elderly Services building, supervisors directed staff to determine funding sources for the testing and to track costs against the anticipated sale proceeds of the Public Health building. The board scheduled follow-up work sessions and an architect walkthrough of the courthouse to inform longer-term ADA and renovation planning.