Clermont County approves $4.27 million in vendor payments and several infrastructure contracts

The Clermont County Board of Commissioners on June 24 approved vendor payments totaling $4,273,372.40 and took a series of routine contract and procurement actions for county infrastructure.

By roll call the board adopted Resolution 101‑26 authorizing payment of the amounts listed in the BCC invoice report and directed the county auditor to issue warrants under Ohio Revised Code §319.16.

The board awarded the contract for Clarifier No. 2 rehabilitation at the Middle East Fork wastewater treatment plant to Building Crafts Inc. for the lowest responsive bid, not to exceed $814,000, contingent on release of the required purchase order. Commissioners also approved plans and authorized advertising for bids on the Chapel Road water main replacement project (project 6401‑60234), with a non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting scheduled July 28 and bids due Aug. 6, 2026.

Separately, the board rejected all bids for the Buckwheat Road water transfer project (project 6401‑60270) because bids exceeded the engineer’s estimate by more than 20 percent. Commissioners directed a revision to the engineer’s estimate and specifications (including use of a tapping sleeve to reduce shutdowns) and authorized readvertisement with new dates.

The board also approved a lease renewal with the local Board of Education for the US Grant joint vocational schools tower site in Bethel, extending the optional term at $894.39 per month through Oct. 31, 2031, with other terms unchanged. A professional services agreement with Safebuilt LLC for building official and plan‑review duties was authorized for up to $100,000 for the contract year, contingent on insurance and issuance of a purchase order.

All motions recorded on the agenda were approved by roll call.