Lorain County commissioners approved a contract not to exceed $1,300,000 with KE McCartney (Mansfield, Ohio) to provide stormwater services tied to the county's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and other engineering, design and inspection services for the Stormwater Management District.
The board packet and discussion noted four firms responded to the county's Request for Qualifications and KE McCartney was determined to be most qualified. The contract is intended to take effect Jan. 1, 2026; funds will be paid from the Storm Water Professional Services account and each year will carry forward any unused appropriation. Commissioner Riddell requested an explanation of NPDES; the Clerk clarified it stands for the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System. Resolution No. 26‑248 passed unanimously.