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Recent procurement coverage from Humboldt County, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The board voted unanimously to select SVT Gruppe Inc. for security and secure transportation services from Sept. 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
The board’s Sept. 24 agenda pairs a fifth lease amendment for 718 3rd Street with a design-build procurement plan for a remodel covering 718 and 720 3rd Street.
Supervisors approved the 10-month contract with SVT Gruppe, Inc. after a board discussion raised questions about why the selected bid was well above lower offers.
Council backed a wastewater equipment replacement after staff said the current setup was causing recurring liner damage.
The July 21 consent calendar includes a $157,060 CHP cannabis-tax grant for the Eureka Police Department, a sole-source TASER purchase and an annual maintenance commitment.
SB 1055, authored by Sen. John Laird, moved out of Assembly Appropriations on a split vote after lawmakers heard it would expand construction procurement methods for the Pajaro River flood-control project.
City staff are recommending a professional services agreement with Placeworks for housing and safety element updates, including CEQA review.
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee approved a review of CalHR’s dental benefits procurement after hearing competing claims about Delta Dental’s long contract, provider turnover and the level of competition in the state plan.
AB 1838 passed the Assembly 47-6 and would require bidders on public works contracts to disclose wage and hour violations from the previous five years.
