City Council — Columbia, SC
Date: 2026-06-16
Time: 16:00

Columbia City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
 City Hall • Council Chambers
 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
 City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov

 The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor
 The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr. • The Honorable William Brennan
 The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Mayor Pro-Tempore • The Honorable Peter M. Brown
 The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey • The Honorable Sam P. Johnson

Call to Order

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Adoption of the Agenda

Public Input
Individuals are allotted up to three minutes to address City Council about items on the
agenda. Items requiring a public hearing cannot be addressed at this time.

Approval of Minutes

1. Council is asked to approve the June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.

Presentations

2. Forging Strong Fathers and Families Month — The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey

3. Scleroderma Awareness Month — The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor

4. National Homeownership Month Proclamation — The Honorable Daniel J.
 Rickenmann, Mayor

Budget Ordinances - Second Reading

5. Ordinance No.: 2026-044 - To Raise Revenue and Adopt the Budget for the City of
 Columbia, South Carolina, for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2027
 First reading approval was given on June 9, 2026.

6. Ordinance No.: 2026-041 - Amending the 1998 Code of Ordinances of the City of
 Columbia, South Carolina, Chapter 23, Utilities and Engineering, Article V, Water
 and Sewer Rates, Sec. 23-144, Special Water Service Fees, Sec. 23-145,
 Installation of water meters and cross connection control devices, Sec. 23-146, Fire
 hydrant, fire protection and sprinkler systems charges, Sec. 23-147, Installation of
 water meters serving fire protection sprinkler systems, Sec. 23-148, Sewer tapping
 fees

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 First reading approval was given on June 9, 2026.

Consent Agenda Items 7 through 21

7. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into a new Contract for
 Outreach and Programs at the Transitions Homeless Center, as requested by the
 Homeless Services Department on June 1, 2026. Award to Midlands Housing
 Alliance, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $124,031.26. This firm is located in
 Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: Homeless Services - Special Contracts (1014501-638304). The
 original budget amount is $124,031.26.

8. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into a new Contract for
 Operations and Security at the Transitions Homeless Center, as requested by the
 Homeless Services Department on June 1, 2026. Award to Midlands Housing
 Alliance, in the amount not to exceed $325,000.00. This firm is located in Columbia,
 SC.
 Funding Source: Homeless Services – Professional Services Contracts — Midlands
 Housing Alliance (1014501-638304). The original budget amount is $325,000.00.

9. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into a new Contract for the
 Housing First Initiative, as requested by the Homeless Services Department on June
 1, 2026. Award to University of South Carolina Supportive Housing Services, in the
 amount not to exceed $308,000.00. This firm is located in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: Homeless Services – Professional Services Contracts — University
 of South Carolina Supportive Housing (1014501-638303). The original budget
 amount is $308,000.00.

10. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into a new Contract for Daily
 Meal Services at Rapid Shelter Columbia, as requested by the Homeless Services
 Department on June 1, 2026. Award to the Salvation Army, in the amount not to
 exceed $504,949.07. This firm is located in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: Homeless Services – Food and Provisions (1014501-624200). The
 original budget amount is $504,949.07.

11. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to Purchase Police Uniforms, as
 requested by the Columbia Police Department on April 22, 2026. Award to Galls,
 LLC, using the South Carolina State Contract in the amount of $270,000.00. This
 vendor is located in Chicago, IL.
 Funding Source: Police Administrative Services - Uniforms and Clothing (1012402-
 624100). The original budget amount is $270,000.00.

12. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into new Sole Source
 Contracts for several City Departments. Award to multiple vendors, in the total
 amount of $2,457,604.29.
 Item Description Vendor Term Amount




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a. Purchase Badger Meter, Inc. The initial term of $1,701,739.29
 additional Water Milwaukee, WI the contract will take
 Meters and effect upon issuance
 Cellular of the Notice to
 Communication Proceed with an end
 Endpoints for date on June 30,
 Advanced 2027 and the option
 Metering to renew for five (5)
 Infrastructure additional one-year
 (AMI) for Water periods.
 Distribution and
 Maintenance, as
 requested by
 Columbia Water
 on April 22, 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Water Distribution and Maintenance — Meters, Parts, and Supplies
(5516203-625600). The original budget amount is $1,701,739.29.

b. Automated City Detect, Inc. The initial term of $66,960.00
 Housing Condition Northport, AL the contract will take
 Analysis Year 1 for effect upon issuance
 the Code of the Notice to
 Enforcement Proceed with an end
 Division, as date on June 30,
 requested by the 2027 and the option
 Columbia Police to renew for one (1)
 Department on additional one-year
 May 28, 2026. period.

Funding Source: Police Administrative Services - Professional Services (1012402-636600). The
original budget amount is $66,960.00.

c. Purchase Evoqua Water The initial term of $122,985.00
 Replacement Parts Technologies, LLC the contract will take
 for the Aeration Waukesha, WI effect upon issuance
 Basins at the of the Notice to
 Metro Wastewater Proceed with an end
 Treatment Plant, date on June 30,
 as requested by 2027 and the option
 Columbia Water to renew for one (1)
 on May 26, 2026. additional one-year
 period.

Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant — Pipe, Fittings, Hydrants, Etc. (5516208-
625700). The original budget amount is $122,985.00.

d. Annual SoundThinking, Inc. The initial term of $565,920.00
 Subscription formerly known as the contract will take
 Services for Shotspotter effect upon issuance
 ShotSpotter® Fremont, CA of the Notice to
 Gunshot Detection Proceed with an end
 System, as date on June 30,
 requested by the 2027 and the option
 Columbia Police to renew for one (1)
 Department on additional one-year
 May 21, 2026. period.

Funding Source: Police Administrative Services — Subscription Based Technology Services
(1012402-632170). The original budget amount is $565,920.00.



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 Total $2,457,604.29



13. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into a new Professional
 Services Contract for Project SD850701; Marion Street Flood Study, as requested by
 Columbia Water on April 23, 2026. Award to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in an
 amount not to exceed $252,480.00. The initial term of the contract will take effect
 upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date one (1) year from
 commencement and the option to renew for one (1) additional one-year period. This
 firm is located in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: Storm Water Improvement Capital Project Control — Marion Street
 Flood Study - Capital Project Costs (5549999-SD850701-658650). The original
 budget amount is $252,480.00.

 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., is the prime and will provide engineering design
 services at 89.78% ($226,676.54) of the total contract amount.

 The following subcontractor(s) will provide additional services:

 Carper Civil Consulting, LLC, a Minority Business Enterprise (W) located in
 Columbia, SC, will provide public outreach and modeling services at 10.22%
 ($25,803.46) of the total contract amount.

14. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to Purchase Annual Repair Materials
 for the Water Distribution and the Wastewater Maintenance Divisions, as requested
 by Columbia Water on January 15, 2026. Award to the following vendors in the total
 amount of $1,427,961.89. The initial term of the contract will take effect upon
 issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date one (1) year from
 commencement and the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods.

 Item Description Vendor Procurement Method Amount

 a. Lots: 1,3-5, & 7 Core and Main, LP BID022-25-26-LB $851,420.98
 Wastewater Pipe, West Columbia, SC
 Fittings, and
 Materials
 Lots: 11-25,and 27-
 29 Water Pipe,
 Fittings, and
 Materials

 Funding Source: Utilities Wastewater Maintenance — Annual Wastewater Materials Bid Project
 (5516205-625700) $133,377.00; Utilities Water Distribution and Maintenance — Annual Water
 Materials Bid Project (5516203-625700) $718,043.98. The original budget amount is
 $851,420.98.

 b. Lot:2 Wastewater Ferguson BID022-25-26-LB $545,009.66
 Pipe, Fittings, and Waterworks
 Materials Elgin, SC
 Lots: 8-10, and 26
 Water Pipe, Fittings,
 and Materials

 Funding Source: Utilities Wastewater Maintenance — Annual Wastewater Materials Bid Project


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 (5516205-625700) $67,535.19; Utilities Water Distribution and Maintenance — Annual Water
 Materials Bid Project (5516203-625700) $477,474.47. The original budget amount is
 $545,009.66.

 c. Lot:6 Wastewater Fortline, Inc. BID022-25-26-LB $31,531.25
 Pipe, Fittings, and Lexington, SC
 Materials
 Lots: 30-31 Water
 Pipe, Fittings, and
 Materials

 Funding Source: Utilities Wastewater Maintenance — Annual Wastewater Materials Bid Project
 (5516205-625700) $2,818.75; Utilities Water Distribution and Maintenance — Annual Water
 Materials Bid Project (5516203-625700) $28,712.50. The original budget amount is $31,531.25.

 Total $1,427,961.89


15. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into Contract Amendment
 #10 for Project WM4374; Columbia Canal Head Gates Repair Engineering Services,
 as requested by Columbia Water on May 28, 2026. Award to Kleinschmidt
 Associates in an amount not to exceed $64,500.00. The current term of the contract
 ends on September 29, 2029. This firm is located in Lexington, SC.
 Funding Source: Water & Sewer Capital Projects - Columbia Canal Head Gates
 Repair - Capital Project Costs (5529999-WM437401-658650). The current budget
 amount is $1,969,747.00. The budget amount for this amendment is $64,500.00.
 The total revised budget amount is $2,034,247.00.

16. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into a new Construction
 Contract for Project WM4886; 6-Inch Ductile Iron Pipe Water Main Construction at
 Devine Street and Blossom Street, as requested by Columbia Water on April 28,
 2026. Award to Carolina Tap and Bore, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
 $141,234.00, which includes contingency. The initial term of the contract will take
 effect upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date one hundred twenty
 days (120) days from commencement. This contractor is located in West Columbia,
 SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - 6” Inch Water Main at Devine
 and Blossom-Capital Project Costs (5529999-WM488601-658650). The original
 budget amount is $141,234.00.

 This is a Mentor Protégé Program project. Carolina Tap and Bore, Inc., is the mentor
 and will provide utility construction oversight, locates, safety, traffic control and
 clean-up services at 80.00% ($94,156.00) of the total contract amount.

 LG Utility Contractors, Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise (W) located in Lugoff,
 SC, is the protégé and will provide utility installation services at 20.00%
 ($23,539.00) of the total contract amount.

17. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into Contract Amendment
 #1 for Project WM4830; Filter Rehabilitation and Electrical Upgrades at the Canal
 and Lake Murray Water Treatment Plants, as requested by Columbia Water on May
 11, 2026. Award to Black & Veatch Corporation, in an amount not to exceed
 $266,460.00. The current term of the contract ends on February 18, 2028 and this


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 amendment extends the contract to July 31, 2028. This firm is located in Columbia,
 SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Columbia Canal Water
 Treatment Plant Filter Rehab/Lake Murray Water Treatment Plant Electric - Capital
 Project Costs (5529999-WM483001-658650). The current budget amount is
 $774,500.00. The budget amount for this amendment is $266,460.00. The revised
 budget amount is $1,040,960.00.

 This is a Mentor Protégé Program project. Black & Veatch Corporation is the mentor
 and will provide engineering design and construction phase services at 75.61%
 ($201,460.00) of the amendment amount.

 Howard Engineering, Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise (W) located in Columbia,
 SC, is the protégé and will provide preliminary engineering, bidding of electrical
 gear and construction phase services at 24.39% ($65,000.00) of the amendment
 amount.

18. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into Contract Amendment
 #5 for Project SD8438; Professional Services for Queen Street Storm Drainage
 Improvements - Phase II, as requested by Columbia Water on May 26, 2026. Award
 to Black & Veatch Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $451,337.00. The
 current term of the contract ends on June 30, 2026 and this amendment extends
 the contract to September 13, 2028. This firm is located in Greenville, SC.
 Funding Source: Storm Water Improvement Capital Project Control - Capital Project
 Costs (5549999-658650). The original budget amount is $346,300.00. The budget
 amount for this amendment is $451,337.00. The revised budget amount is
 $797,637.00.

 This is a Mentor Protégé Program project. Black & Veatch Corporation is the mentor
 and will provide design, engineering, and bidding services at 71.22% ($321,427.00)
 of the amendment amount.

 CHA Consulting Corporation, located in Columbia, SC, is the protégé and will provide
 utility coordination services, permitting services, and construction observation
 services at 28.78% ($129,910.00) of the amendment amount.

19. Council is asked to Ratify three (3) Emergency Procurements, as requested by
 several City Departments. Award to the lowest responsive bidder for each project in
 the total amount of $878,831.17.

 Item Description Vendor Amount

 a. Project WM4869; Lake Murray Utility $541,849.000
 Replacement of a Company, Inc.
 waterline on Cox Street, Chapin, SC
 Brady Street, and Dodge
 Street, as requested by
 Columbia Water on
 August 22, 2025.

 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects — 6" Water Main Upgrade Cox/Brady/Dodge
 Capital Project Costs (5529999-WM486901-658650). The original budget amount is


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 $598,776.00.


 b. Replacement parts for Spartan Fire and Emergency $285,939.85
 repairs to Unit 25340 Appartus
 (HE011), as requested Roebuck, SC
 by the Fleet Services
 Division on March 27,
 2026.

 Funding Source: Equipment Services Fuel Parts and Repair - Repair Parts (6308970-672700).
 The original budget amount is $285,939.85.

 c. Replacement parts for Virginia Truck Center, $51,042.32
 repair to the engine on Inc. dba Excel Truck Group
 Unit 27283 (HE012), as Roanoke, VA
 requested by the Fleet
 Services Division on April
 8, 2026.

 Funding Source: Equipment Services Fuel Parts and Repair - Repair Parts (6308970-672700).
 The original budget amount is $51,042.32.

 Total $878,831.17



20. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of
 Agreement (MOA) 6-26 for Project WM4423 Columbia Avenue (Chapin) Corridor
 Improvements with Water Line Installations and Relocations, as requested by
 Columbia Water on May 18, 2026. Award to the South Carolina Department of
 Transportation (SCDoT) in the amount of $4,420,893.20.
 Funding Source: Water Capital Projects – S-48, Columbia Ave. (Chapin) Corridor
 Improvement Waterline Installation & Relocation - Capital Project Cost (5529999-
 WM4423-658650). The current budgeted amount is $4,766,678.20.

21. Ordinance No.: 2026-042 - Granting Third Renewal to MCImetro Access
 Transmission Services, LLC, f/k/a MCImetro Access Transmission Services Corp., its
 Successors and Assigns the Right, Power and Authority to Construct, Install,
 Maintain and Operate In, Over, Upon and Under the Streets and Public Places of the
 City of Columbia, its Lines, Poles, Wires, Cables and other Telecommunications
 Facilities to Render Telecommunications Service to Its Customers in the Limits of
 the City of Columbia for Such Period as Provided Herein; and to Provide for the
 Payment of Compensation for the Use of the Streets and Public Places
 First reading approval was given on June 9, 2026.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Contract Renewals

22. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into Fiscal Year 2026/2027
 Contract Renewals for Public Safety Services. Award to the following vendors in the
 total amount of $5,210,131.97.

 Item Description Vendor Term Amount




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 a. Palmetto 800 MHz Radio Airtime, Motorola Annual $139,888.17
 as requested by the Columbia Fire Solutions, Inc. renewal
 Department on April 22, 2026. Lancaster, SC (7/1/2026 -
 6/30/2027)

 Funding Source: Fire Suppression — Other Lease/Rental (1012303-636500). The original budget
 amount is $139,888.17.

 b. Palmetto 800 MHz Radio Airtime, Motorola Annual $398,594.16
 as requested by the Columbia Solutions renewal
 Police Department on April 24, Lancaster, SC (7/1/2026 -
 2026. 6/30/2027)

 Funding Source: Police Administrative Services - Other Lease/Rental (1012402-636500). The
 original budget amount is $398,594.16.

 c. Video Security Camera Motorola Year 4 of $1,540,071.00
 Subscription Services, as Solutions, Inc. initial 5-year
 requested by the Columbia Police Chicago, IL term (May 1,
 Department on May 7, 2026. 2026 - April
 30, 2027)

 Funding Source: Police Administrative Services - Subscription Based Technology Services
 (1012402-632170); Police Administrative Services - Equipment Lease/Rental (1012402-
 636400); Police Administrative Services - Professional Services (1012402-636600); Police
 Administrative Services - Maintenance and Service Contract (1012402-636600). The original
 budget amount is $1,540,071.00.

 d. Security Guard Services, as Universal 2nd of 2 $2,749,249.48
 requested by the Columbia Police Protection Service options to
 Department on April 24, 2026. LP / Allied renew
 Universal (7/1/2026 -
 Philadelphia, PA 6/30/2027)

 Funding Source: Police Administrative Services - Professional Services (1012402-636600)
 $1,037,852.50; Community Safety Officers - Professional Services (5512703-636600)
 $1,603,633.50; and Finlay Park Management - Professional Services (1015112-636600)
 $107,763.48. The original budget amount is $2,749,249.48.

 e. Records Management System / Central Square Annual $264,803.63
 Field Based Reporting / Mobile Technologies renewal
 licenses, as requested by the Lake Mary, FL (7/1/2026 -
 Columbia Police Department on 6/30/2027)
 May 15, 2026.

 Funding Source: Police Administrative Services – Maintenance and Service Contract (1012402-
 638200). The original budget amount is $264,803.63.

 f. Mobile Area Routing and Vehicle Bradshaw Annual $117,525.53
 Location Information System Consulting renewal
 (MARVLIS) Software Support, as Services, Inc. (11/2/2026 -
 requested by the Columbia Police Aiken, SC 11/1/2027)
 Department on May 21, 2026.

 Funding Source: Police Administrative Services - Software License (1012402-627510). The
 original budget amount is $117,525.53.

 Total $5,210,131.97


23. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into Fiscal Year 2026/2027
 Sole Source Contract Renewals. Award to the following vendors in the total amount


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of $5,435,107.61.

 Item Description Vendor Term Amount

a. Equipment/Generator Blanchard 1st of 1 option to renew $89,363.12
 Maintenance, Warranty, Machinery (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027)
 and Inspections for the West Columbia,
 Lake Murray Water SC
 Treatment Plant, as
 requested by Columbia
 Water on April 21,
 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Lake Murray Water Plant — Maintenance and Service Contract
(5516207-638200). The original budget amount is $89,363.12.

b. VAG, Morris, Rotork, Heyward- 1st of 1 option to renew $340,800.00
 and Seepex Charlotte Inc. (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027)
 Parts/Service for the Charolotte, NC
 Metro Wastewater
 Treatment Plant, as
 requested by Columbia
 Water on April 23,
 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Equipment Repair/Service Supply (5516208-
631800) $60,000.00; Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Machinery and Equipment - Capital
(5516208-658300) $205,200.00; and Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Small Hand Tools/Other
Equipment (5516208-623100) $75,600.00. The original budget amount is $340,800.00.

c. Caterpillar Parts, Blanchard 1st of 1 option to renew $250,000.00
 Warranty Service, Machinery (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027)
 Repair/Maintenance for West Columbia,
 the Metro Wastewater SC
 Treatment Plant, as
 requested by Columbia
 Water on April 23,
 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Mainteance and Service Contract (5516208-
638200). The original budget amount is $250,000.00.

d. Repair Services, Parts, Charles 1st of 1 option to renew $152,000.00
 and Maintenance for Underwood Inc. (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027)
 Grundfos Pumps for the Sanford, NC
 Metro Wastewater
 Treatment Plant, as
 requested by Columbia
 Water on April 23,
 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Equipment Repair/Service Supply (5516208-
631800) $125,000.00 and Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Machinery and Equipment - Capital
(5516208-658300) $27,000.00. The original budget amount is $152,000.00.

e. Magnesium Hydroxide & Premier 1st of 1 option to renew $2,715,000.00
 Rental Fees for the Magnesia, LLC (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027)
 Metro Wastewater West
 Treatment Plant, as Conshohocken, PA
 requested by Columbia
 Water on April 23,


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 2026.


Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Chemicals (5516208-624800) $2,700,000.00
and Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Equipment Lease/Rental (5516208-636400) $15,000.00.
The original budget amount is $2,715,000.00.

f. Envirex Jet-Tech & Evoqua Water 1st of 1 option to renew $138,400.00
 Aqua-Lator parts, Technologies, LLC (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027)
 service, and c/o Heyward
 maintenance for the Incorporated
 Metro Wastewater Waukesha, WI
 Treatment Plant, as
 requested by Columbia
 Water on April 23,
 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Small Hand Tools/Other Equipment
(5516208-623100) $91,800.00; Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Equipment Repair/Service
Supply $25,000.00; and Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Machinery and Equipment - Capital
(5516208-658300) $21,600.00. The original budget amount is $138,400.00.

g. Maintenance/Service Jet Vac 1st of 1 option to renew $54,000.00
 Repairs for Camera Equipment Co. (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027)
 Trucks & Equipment for Sumter, SC
 the Wastewater
 Maintenance Division,
 as requested by
 Columbia Water on April
 22, 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Wastewater Maintenance - Special Departmental Supplies (5516205-
627100). The original budget amount is $54,000.00.

h. Flygt Pumps, Products, Xylem Water 1st of 1 option to renew $458,000.00
 Parts, Repairs, and Solutions USA (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027)
 Maintenance for the Charlotte, NC
 Metro Wastewater
 Treatment Plant, as
 requested by Columbia
 Water on April 23,
 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Machinery & Equipment - Capital (5516208-
658300) $216,000.00; Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Equipment Repair/Service Supply
(5516208-631800) $215,000.00; and Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Small Hand Tools/Other
Equipment (5516208-623100) $27,000.00. The original budget amount is $458,000.00.

i. Laboratory Supplies, as IDEXX 1st of 1 option to renew $62,182.21
 requested by Columbia Distributors (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027)
 Water on April 20, Westbrook, ME
 2026.

Funding Source: Water Compliance - Laboratory Supplies (5516230-625000) The original budget
amount is $62,182.21.

j. Purate (Sodium Water Solutions 1st of 1 option to renew $150,000.00
 Chlorate/Hydrogen Azure Water (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027)
 Peroxide) for the Lake Services, LLC
 Murray Water West Haven, CT
 Treatment Plant, as


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 requested by Columbia
 Water on April 16,
 2026.

 Funding Source: Utilities Lake Murray Water Plant - Chemicals (5516207-624800). The original
 budget amount is $150,000.00.

 k. Landfill Disposal for the Waste 1st of 1 option to renew $250,000.00
 Metro Wastewater Management of (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027)
 Treatment Plant, as SC
 requested by Columbia Elgin, SC
 Water on April 23,
 2026.

 Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Special Contracts (5516208-638300). The
 original budget amount is $250,000.00.

 l. Five-Year Extended APGN Inc. 1st of 1 option to renew $151,200.00
 Preventive Routine Blainville, J7C 5S4 (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027)
 Maintenance Plan for six Canada
 (6) Turbo Blowers for
 the Metro Wastewater
 Treatment Plant, as
 requested by Columbia
 Water on April 23,
 2026.

 Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Maintenance and Service Contract (5516208
 - 638200). The original budget amount is $151,200.00.

 m. JWC Parts, products, JWC 1st of 1 option to renew $283,000.00
 installation, and Environmental (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027)
 maintenance for the Inc.
 Metro Wastewater Santa Ana, CA
 Treatment Plant, as
 requested by Columbia
 Water on April 23, 2026

 Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Maintenance and Service Contract (5516208-
 638200) $40,000.00; Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Small Hand Tools/Other Equipment
 (5516208-623100) $27,000.00; and Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Machinery and
 Equipment - Capital (5516208-658300) $216,000.00. The original budget amount is
 $283,000.00.

 n. Chain & Flight Clarifier Evoqua Water 1st of 1 option to renew $341,162.28
 Equipment for Train 1 Technologies, LLC (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027)
 for the Metro c/o Heyward
 Wastewater Treatment Incorporated
 Plant, as requested by Waukesha, WI
 Columbia Water on May
 27, 2026.

 Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Small Hand Tools/Other Equipment
 (5516208-623100). The original budget amount is $341,162.28.

 Total $5,435,107.61



24. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into Fiscal Year 2026/2027
 Columbia Water Contract Renewals and Extensions. Award to the following vendors

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in the total amount of $22,369,407.00.

  Item Description Vendor Term Amount

 a. Instrumentation CITI, Inc. 2nd of 5 options $447,736.00
 and Supervisory Charlotte, NC to renew (July 1,
 Control and Data 2026 - June 30,
 Acquisition 2027)
 (SCADA) System
 Maintenance, as
 requested by
 Columbia Water
 on April 24, 2026.

 Funding Source: Utilities Lake Murray Water Plant - Professional Services (5516207-636600)
 $46,368.00 and Utilities Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant - Professional Services
 (5516206-636600) $46,368.00. Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Maintenance and Service
 Contract (5516208-638200) $355,000.00. The original budget amount is $447,736.00.

 b. Water Tank Southern Corrosion, 3rd of 10 $998,264.00
 Repainting and Inc. options to renew
 Maintenance, as Roanoke Rapids, NC (July 1, 2026 -
 requested by June 30, 2027
 Columbia Water
 on April 7, 2026.

 Funding Source: Utilities Lake Murray Water Plant - Specials Contracts- Water/Sewer,
 Stormwater (5516207-638305) $499,132.00; Utilities Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant -
 Special Contracts -Water/Sewer, Stormwater (5516206-638305) $499,132.00. The original
 budget amount is $998,264.00

 c. SS6966 Sanitary McClam and 3rd of 3 options $8,924,772.00
 Sewer Annual Pipe Associates, Inc. to renew (July 1,
 Rehabilitation, as Little Mountain, SC 2026 - June 30,
 requested by 2027)
 Columbia Water
 on April 13, 2026.

 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Annual Rehabilitation on Lines <15" -
 Capital Project Costs (5529999-SS696626 - 658650). The original budget amount is
 $8,924,772.00.

 d. SS7619 Weston and Annual renewal $430,000.00
 Construction Sampson Engineers, (July 1, 2026 -
 Administration Inc. June 30, 2027)
 and Observation Peabody, MA
 Services for
 Annual Pipe
 Rehabilitation, as
 requested by
 Columbia Water
 on April 22, 2026.

 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects – Capital Project Costs (5529999-658650).
 The original budget amount is $430,000.00.

 e. SS7636 Solids Hazen and Sawyer 1st of 1 options $258,000.00
 Handling Columbia, SC to renew (July 1,
 Professional 2026 - June 30,
 Support Services, 2027)
 as requested by


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 Columbia Water
 on April 23, 2026.


Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Professional Services (5516208-636600). The
original budget amount is $258,000.00.

f. Utility Bill Printing Matrix Imaging 3rd of 4 options $1,126,824.00
 Services, as Solutions, LLC to renew (July 1,
 requested by Coppell, TX 2026 - June 30,
 Columbia Water 2027)
 on April 21, 2026.

Funding Source: Customer Care - Postage and Delivery (5511407-631100) $850,950.00 and
Customer Care - Special Contracts (5511407-638300) $275,874.00. The original budget amount
is $1,126,824.00.

g. Answering Answer Plus Annual renewal $53,000.00
 Services for Communication (July 1, 2026 -
 Customer Services Rotonda West, FL June 30, 2027)
 Department, as
 requested by
 Columbia Water
 on April 23, 2026.

Funding Source: Customer Care - Special Contracts (5511407-638300). The original budget
amount is $53,000.00.

h. Aggregate Vulcan Construction 3rd of 4 options $239,760.00
 Materials, Materials LP to renew (July 1,
 Concrete and Atlanta, GA 2026 - June 30,
 Crush Stone, as 2027)
 requested by
 Columbia Water
 on April 14, 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Wastewater Maintenance - Paving and Asphalt Supplies (5516205-
623500) $108,000.00 and Utilities Water Distribution and Maintenance - Paving and Asphalt
Supplies (5516203-623500) $131,760.00. The original budget amount is $239,760.00.

i. WM4818 Fire Carolina Tap and 1st of 4 options $750,000.00
 Hydrant Repairs Bore Inc. to renew (July 1,
 and Replacements West Columbia, SC 2026 - June 30,
 in Districts 1 & 4, 2027)
 as requested by
 Columbia Water
 on April 21, 2026.

Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Capital Project Costs (5529999-658650).
The original budget amount is $750,000.00.

j. WM4817 Fire Smoak Construction 1st of 4 options $750,000.00
 Hydrant Repairs Company LLC to renew (July 1,
 and Replacements Little Mountain, SC 2026 - June 30,
 in Districts 2, 3, & 2027)
 5, as requested by
 Columbia Water
 on April 21, 2026.

Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Capital Project Costs (5529999-658650).
The original budget amount is $750,000.00.



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k. Water Distribution Lake Murray Utility 1st of 3 options $1,000,000.00
 Contractor Crew Company, Inc. to renew (July 1,
 Extension of Staff, Chapin, SC 2026 - June 30,
 as requested by 2027)
 Columbia Water
 on April 21, 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Water Distribution and Maintenance - Maintenance and Service
Contract (5516203-638200). The original budget is $1,000,000.00.

l. Memorandum of Central Carolina 5th of 9 options $94,900.00
 Agreement for Technical College to renew (July 1,
 Apprenticeship Sumter, SC 2026 - June 30,
 Program Training, 2027)
 as requested by
 Columbia Water
 on April 20, 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Wastewater Maintenance - Employee Training & Professional
Development (5516205-631200) $28,200.00; Utilities Water Distribution & Maintenance -
Employee Training & Professional Development (5516203-631200) $25,200.00; and Utilities
Metro Wastewater Plant - Employee Training and Professional Development (5516208-631200)
$41,500.00. The original budget amount is $94,900.00.

m. SS7604 Gavel and Dorn 2nd of 4 options $500,000.00
 Continuing Sewer Engineering, LLC to renew (July 1,
 Assessment Denver, NC 2026 - June 30,
 Program (CSAP) 2027)
 maintenance
 assistance, as
 requested by
 Columbia Water
 on April 13, 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Wastewater Maintenance - Professional Service (5516205–636600).
The original budget amount is $500,000.00.

n. SS7604 McKim and Creed, 2nd of 4 options $525,000.00
 Continuing Sewer Inc. to renew (July 1,
 Assessment Raleigh, NC 2026 - June 30,
 Program (CSAP) 2027)
 maintenance
 assistance, as
 requested by
 Columbia Water
 on April 13, 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Wastewater Maintenance - Professional Service (5516205–636600).
The original budget amount is $525,000.00.

o. Beaver Mitigation McClam and 1st of 4 options $948,000.00
 and Maintenance, Associates, Inc. to renew (July 1,
 as requested by Little Mountain, SC 2026 - June 30,
 Columbia Water 2027)
 on April 13, 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Wastewater Maintenance - Professional Services (5516205-636600).
The original budget amount is $948,000.00.

p. Screening, Grit, & Waste Management 3rd of 4 options $1,500,000.00
 Sludge Hauling for of SC to renew (July 1,
 the Metro Elgin, SC 2026 - June 30,


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 Wastewater 2027)
 Treatment Plant,
 as requested by
 Columbia Water
 on April 23, 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant - Special Contracts (5516208-
638300). The original budget amount is $1,500,000.00.

q. Environmental Alliance Technical 2nd of 4 options $233,926.00
 Sample Collection Group, LLC to renew (July 1,
 Testing, as Decatur, AL 2026 - June 30,
 requested by 2027)
 Columbia Water
 on April 23, 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant – Special Contracts (5516208–
638300) - $78,341.00 and Wastewater Compliance – Special Contracts (5516231–638300) -
$155,585.00. The original budget amount is $233,926.00.

r. SS7607 Metro Kemp Construction 1st of 2 options $100,000.00
 Wastewater Inc. to renew (July 1,
 Treatment Plant Sherrills Ford, NC 2026 - August 1,
 and Pump Station 2026)
 Professional
 Maintenance
 Services, as
 requested by
 Columbia Water
 on April 23, 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Professional Services (5516208-636600). The
original budget amount is $100,000.00.

s. Badger Meter Badger Meter, Inc. 5th of 20 options $915,000.00
 Beacon Advanced Milwaukee, WI to renew (July 1,
 Metering Analytics 2026 – June 30,
 (AMA) Managed 2027)
 Solutions, as
 requested by
 Columbia Water
 on May 26, 2026.

Funding Source: Meter Reading – Maintenance and Service Contract (5516202-638200). The
original budget amount is $915,000.00.

t. SS7591 Project Carper Civil Extension to $100,000.00
 Management Consulting, LLC 6/30/2027
 Services, as Columbia, SC
 requested by
 Columbia Water
 on May 27, 2026.

Funding Source: Engineering Water Systems Improvement – Professional Services (5516221-
636600). The original budget amount is $100,000.00

u. SS7591 Project AECOM 2nd of 2 options $109,500.00
 Management Columbia, SC to renew (July 1,
 Services, as 2026 - June 30,
 requested by 2027)
 Columbia Water



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 on May 27, 2026.


 Funding Source: Engineering Wastewater Systems Improvement Professional Service (5516221-
 636600). The original budget amount is $109,500.00.

 v. Sanitary Sewer Vortex Services 1st of 3 options $2,298,725.00
 Manhole Greenville, SC to renew (July 1,
 Rehabilitation 2026 - June 30,
 SS6786; as 2027)
 requested by
 Columbia Water
 on April 13, 2026.

 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Annual Gravity Sewer Manhole Lining
 Capital Projects Costs (5529999-658650). The original budget amount is $2,298,725.00.

 w. Metro Wastewater Brown and Caldwell Extension to $66,000.00
 Treatment Plant & Columbia, SC 12/31/2026
 Compliance
 Personnel
 Training, as
 requested by
 Columbia Water
 on May 29, 2026.

 Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Employee Training & Professional
 Development (5516208-631200). The original budget amount is $66,000.00.

 Total $22,369,407.00


25. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into Fiscal Year 2026/2027
 Miscellaneous Contract Renewals and Extensions. Award to the following vendors in
 the total amount of $4,421,345.74.
 Item Description Vendor Term Amount

 a. Annual Hansen Banner, Annual renewal $327,339.40
 Subscription LLC (7/1/26 - 6/30/27)
 Services for Utility Allentown, PA
 Billing Customer
 Information
 System, as
 requested by the
 Information
 Technology
 Department and
 the Budget,
 Program
 Management and
 Grants Office on
 April 23, 2026.

 Funding Source: Program Management Office – Subscription Based Technology Services
 (6218950-632170). The original budget amount is $327,339.40.

 b. Annual ClearGov Annual renewal $108,865.35
 Subscription Maynard, MA (7/1/26 - 6/30/27)
 Services for
 Budgeting



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 Software, as
 requested by the
 Budget, Program
 Management and
 Grants Office on
 April 23, 2026.

Funding Source: Program Management Office — Subscription Based Technology Services
(6218950-632170). The original budget amount is $108,865.35.

c. Annual Tyler Technologies Annual renewal $504,961.56
 Subscription Dallas, TX (7/1/26 - 6/30/27)
 Services for
 Enterprise
 Permitting and
 Licensing
 Software, as
 requested by the
 Planning and
 Development
 Services
 Department on
 May 22, 2026.

Funding Source: Engineering Administration – Subscription Based Technology Services
(5511701-632170) $114,747.84; Development Services – Subscription Based Technology
Services (1014101-632170) $134,416.80; Police Administrative Services – Subscription Based
Technology Services (1012402-632170) $116,008.20; Engineering Stormwater Improvement –
Subscription Based Technology Services (5534202-632170) $39,341.16; Program Management
Office - Subscription Based Technology Services (6218950-632170) $9,835.56; Information
Technology – Subscription Based Technology Services (1011120-632170) $3,132.00;
Engineering Administration - Professional Services (5511701-636600) $8,748.00; Development
Services - Professional Services (1014101 - 636600) $61,236.00; and Police Administrative
Services - Professional Services (1012402-636600) $17,496.00. The original budget amount is
$504,961.56.

d. Microsoft SHI International Annual renewal $1,068,422.98
 Enterprise Piscataway, NJ (7/1/26 - 6/30/27)
 Agreement, as
 requested by the
 Information
 Technology
 Department on
 April 21, 2026.

Funding Source: Information Technology — Subscription Based Technology Services (1011120-
632170). The original budget amount is $1,068,422.98.

e. DataGard - Thinkgard, LLC Annual renewal $112,320.00
 Backup and Pelham, AL (7/1/26 - 6/30/27)
 Disaster Recovery
 Services, as
 requested by the
 Information
 Technology
 Department on
 April 21, 2026.

Funding Source: Information Technology — Maintenance and Service Contract (1011120-
638200). The original budget amount is $112,320.00.



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f. Advertising Crawford Strategy, 3rd of 4 options to $182,160.00
 Consulting, as LLC renew (7/1/26 -
 requested by the Greenville, SC 6/30/27)
 Public Relations
 Department on
 April 23, 2026.

Funding Source: Public Relations - Professional Services (1011118-636600) $30,360.00;
Hospitality Special Projects - Professional Services (2128418-636600) $30,360.00; Marketing
and Promotion - Professional Services (2195206-636600) $30,360.00; Public Information -
Professional Services (5511305 - 636600)$30,360.00; Police Adminstrative Services -
Professional Services (1012402-636600) $30,360.00; and Accommodations Tax 5% -
Professional Services (2035205-636600) $30,360.00. The original budget amount is
$182,160.00.

g. Citywide Safety Saf-Gard Safety 2nd year of initial 3- $350,000.00
 Footwear Mobile, Shoe Company year term (7/1/26 -
 as requested by Greensboro, NC 6/30/27)
 Procurement and
 Contracts on May
 19, 2026.

Funding Source: Supplies - Safety Clothing and Supplies (6208956 - 625900). The original
budget amount is $350,000.00.

h. Citywide Rental of Unifirst Corporation 1st of 4 options to $422,328.72
 Uniforms, Mats, Lexington, SC renew (7/1/26 -
 Rags, Shop 6/30/27)
 Towels, and
 Wiping Cloths, as
 requested by
 Procurement and
 Contracts on May,
 19, 2026.

Funding Source: Supplies - Uniforms and Clothing (6208956-624100). The original budget
amount is $422,328.72.

i. Landfill Services Waste Management 1st of one 5-year $440,000.00
 for Disposal of of SC renewal option
 Materials, as Elgin, SC (7/1/26 - 6/30/27)
 requested by the
 Public Works
 Department on
 April 13, 2026.

Funding Source: Solid Waste Disposal - Solid Waste Tipping Fee (6208955-631900). The original
budget amount is $440,000.000.

j. Compost Grinding Kriss Carolina 2nd of 2 options to $260,000.00
 and Screening Landscape renew (7/1/26 -
 Services, as Supplies, Inc. 6/30/27)
 requested by the Columbia, SC
 Public Works
 Department on
 April 13, 2026.

Funding Source: Solid Waste Compost – Special Projects (1014406-638500). The original budget
amount is $260,000.00.




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 k. Disposal of SONOCO Recycling, Year 2 of 5-year $350,000.00
 Recycled LLC extended term
 Materials, as Hartsville, SC (7/1/26 - 6/30/27)
 requested by the
 Public Works
 Department on
 April 13, 2026.

 Funding Source: Solid Waste Recycling - Solid Waste Tipping Fee (1014407-631900). The
 original budget amount is $350,000.00.

 l. Annual NeoGov Annual renewal $238,703.37
 Subscription El Segundo, CA (7/1/26 - 6/30/27)
 Services E-
 Recruitment and
 Onboarding
 System, as
 requested by the
 Human Resources
 Department on
 May 22, 2026.

 Funding Source: Program Management Office - Subscription Based Technology Services
 (6218950-632170). The original budget amount is $238,703.37.

 m. Annual CanAm Annual renewal $56,244.36
 Subscription Technologies, Inc. (7/1/26 - 6/30/27)
 Services Teller Lakewood, CO
 Software Licenses
 and Point of Sale
 System, as
 requested by the
 Finance
 Department on
 April 29, 2026.

 Funding Source: Collections - Subscription Based Technology Services (5511406-632170). The
 original budget amount is $56,244.36.

 Total $4,421,345.74


26. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into Fiscal Year 2026/2027
 Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) renewals for Asphalt and Concrete Repair and
 Restoration Services, as requested by Columbia Water. Award to the following firms
 in the total amount of $2,000,000.00. Project specific administration shall be
 required, executed, and issued for each asphalt and concrete repair or restoration
 project awarded under the approved IDC.
 Item Description Vendor Term

 a. Asphalt and Concrete Repair and AOS 1st renewal of 4 options to
 Restoration Services as requested by Specialty renew (7/1/2026 -
 Columbia Water on May 11, 2026. Contractors, 6/30/2027)
 Inc.
 Lexington,
 SC

 Funding Source: Engineering - Water System Improvements - Special Projects (5516220-
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 b. Asphalt and Concrete Repair and C. R. 1st renewal of 4 options to
 Restoration Services as requested by Jackson, Inc. renew (7/1/2026 -
 Columbia Water on May 11, 2026. Columbia, SC 6/30/2027)

 Funding Source: Engineering - Water System Improvements - Special Projects (5516220-
 638500).

 c. Asphalt and Concrete Repair and L-J, Inc. 1st renewal of 4 options to
 Restoration Services as requested by Cayce, SC renew (7/1/2026 -
 Columbia Water on May 11, 2026. 6/30/2027)

 Funding Source: Engineering - Water System Improvements - Special Projects (5516220-
 638500).



27. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into Fiscal Year 2026/2027
 Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) renewals for Waterline/Hydrant Leak Restoration
 Services, as requested by Columbia Water. Award to the following firms in the total
 amount of $5,000,000.00. Project specific administration shall be required,
 executed, and issued for each waterline/hydrant leak restoration service project
 awarded under the approved IDC. Projects awarded under these Indefinite Delivery
 Contracts from the Columbia Water Pre-approved Contractors Listing will utilize the
 Mentor Protégé Program, requiring a minimum 20% of the project to be completed
 by the protégé.


 Item Description Vendor Term Amount

 a. IDC for Waterline Hydrant Lake Murray 3rd Renewal of 4 options $1,700,000.00
 Repairs, as requested by Utility to renew (7/1/26 –
 Columbia Water on April Company 6/30/27)
 15, 2026. Chapin, SC

 Funding Source: Utilities Water Distribution & Maintenance - Special Projects (5516203-638500).
 The original budget amount is $1,700,000.00.

 b. IDC for Waterline Hydrant LAD 3rd Renewal of 4 options $200,000.00
 Repairs, as requested by Construction to renew (7/1/26 –
 Columbia Water on April Swansea, SC 6/30/27)
 15, 2026.

 Funding Source: Utilities Water Distribution & Maintenance - Special Projects (5516203-638500).
 The original budget amount is $200,000.00.

 c. IDC for Waterline Hydrant G.H. Smith 3rd Renewal of 4 options $1,700,000.00
 Repairs, as requested by Construction to renew (7/1/26 –
 Columbia Water on April Columbia, SC 6/30/27)
 15, 2026.

 Funding Source: Utilities Water Distribution & Maintenance - Special Projects (5516203-638500).
 The original budget amount is $1,700,000.00.

 d. IDC for Waterline Hydrant Carolina Tap 3rd Renewal of 4 options $1,400,000.00
 Repairs, as requested by and Bore, Inc. to renew (7/1/26 –
 Columbia Water on April West 6/30/27)
 15, 2026. Columbia, SC

 Funding Source: Utilities Water Distribution & Maintenance - Special Projects (5516203-638500).
 The original budget amount is $1,400,000.00.


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 Total $5,000,000.00


28. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into Fiscal Year 2026/2027
 Contract Renewals for the Purchase of Chemicals for the Water and Wastewater
 Treatment Plants. Award to the following vendors in the total amount of
 $9,851,136.00.



 Item Description Vendor Procurement Method Amount

 a. Chlorine (Liquid), as JCI Jones 1st renewal of 1 option $1,157,535.00
 requested by Columbia Chemicals, Inc. to renew (7/1/2026 -
 on April 16, 2026. Sarasota, FL 6/30/2027)

 Funding Source: Utilities Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516206-624800)
 $594,000.00 and Utilities Lake Murray Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516207-624800)
 $563,535. The original budget amount is $1,157,535.00.

 b. Sodium Hypochlorite; JCI Jones 1st renewal of 1 option $1,512,000.00
 and Sodium Bisulfite, as Chemicals Inc. to renew (7/1/2026 -
 requested by Columbia Sarasota, FL 6/30/2027)
 Water on April 23,
 2026.

 Funding Source: Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516208-624800). The original
 budget amount is $1,512,000.00.

 c. Anhydrous Ammonia Airgas Specialty 1st renewal of 1 option $274,000.00
 (Liquid), as requested Products Inc to renew (7/1/2026 -
 by Columbia Water on Lawrenceville, GA 6/30/2027)
 April 16, 2026.



 Funding Source: Utilities Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516206-624800)
 $170,000.00 and Utilities Lake Murray Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516207-624800)
 $104,000.00. The original budget amount is $274,000.00.

 d. Sodium Hydroxide Univar USA, Inc. 1st renewal of 1 option $164,675.00
 (Caustic Soda), as Spartanburg, SC to renew (7/1/2026 -
 requested by Columbia 6/30/2027)
 Water on April 16,
 2026.

 Funding Source: Utilities Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516206-624800)
 $56,000.00 and Utilities Lake Murray Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516207-624800)
 $108,675.00. The original budget amount is $164,675.00.

 e. Fluoride/Fluorosilicic  Univar USA, Inc. 1st renewal of 1 option $160,800.00
 Acid, as requested by Spartanburg, SC to renew (7/1/2026 -
 Columbia Water on April 6/30/2027)
 16, 2026.

 Funding Source: Utilities Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516206-624800)
 $60,000.00 and Utilities Lake Murray Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516207-624800)
 $100,800.00. The original budget amount is $160,800.00.

 f. Liquid Lime (Calcium Polytec 1st renewal of 1 option
 Hydroxide), as Incorporated to renew (7/1/2026 - $766,200.00



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 requested by Columbia Mooresville, NC 6/30/2027)
 Water on April 16,
 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516206-624800)
$384,000.00 and Utilities Lake Murray Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516207-624800)
$382,200.00. The original budget amount is $766,200.00.

g. Liquid Polymer/250- Polydyne, Inc. 1st renewal of 1 option
 gallon, as requested by Riceboro, GA to renew (7/1/2026 - $1,067,640.00
 Columbia Water on April 6/30/2027)
 16, 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516206-624800)
$9,000.00; Utilities Lake Murray Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516207-624800)
$32,640.00; and Utilities Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516208 - 624800)
$1,026,000.00. The original budget amount is $1,067,640.00.

h. Activated Carbon ARQ Purification, 1st renewal of 1 option $2,121,800.00
 (Powdered), as LLC to renew (7/1/2026 -
 requested by Columbia Greenwood 6/30/2027)
 Water on April 16, Village, CO
 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516206-624800)
$275,000.00 and Utilities Lake Murray Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516207-624800)
$1,846,800.00. The original budget amount is $2,121,800.00.

i. Blended Carus LLC, 1st renewal of 1 option
 Phosphate/Corrosion Peri, IL to renew (7/1/2026 - $447,480.00
 Inhibitor, as requested 6/30/2027)
 by Columbia Water on
 April 16, 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516206-624800)
$162,000.00 and Utilities Lake Murray Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516207-624800)
$285,480.00. The original budget amount is $447,480.00.

j. Sodium Chlorite International 1st renewal of 1 option
 (Liquid), as requested Dioxide Inc., to renew (7/1/2026 - $768,000.00
 by Columbia Water on North Kingstown, 6/30/2027)
 April 16, 2026. RI

Funding Source: Utilities Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516206-624800).
The original budget amount is $768,000.00

k. Aluminum Sulfate Chemtrade 1st renewal of 1 option $1,325,527.00
 (Alum), as requested by Chemicals to renew (7/1/2026 -
 Columbia Water on April Corporation 6/30/2027)
 16, 2026. Parsippany, NJ

Funding Source: Utilities Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516206-624800)
$720,000.00 and Utilities Lake Murray Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516207-624800)
$605,527.00. The original budget amount is $1,325,527.00.

l. Sulfuric Acid 78% Southern States 1st renewal of 1 option $85,479.00
 (Liquid), as requested Chemical Inc., to renew (7/1/2026 -
 by Columbia Water on Savannah, GA 6/30/2027)
 April 16, 2026.

Funding Source: Utilities Lake Murray Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516207-624800).
The original budget amount is $85,479.00.


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 Total $9,851,136.00



29. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into Fiscal Year 2026/2027
 Contract Renewals for Professional Janitorial Services. Award to the following
 vendors in the total amount of $782,872.32.

 Item Description Vendor Term Amount

 a. Professional Janitorial Low 7 Consulting, 2nd renewal of 3 options
 Services, as requested LLC to renew (7/1/2026 - $69,000.00
 by the Support Services Blythewood, SC 6/30/2027)
 Division on April 24,
 2026.

 Funding Source: General Support Services - Maintenance & Service Contract (1011201-638200).
 The original budget amount is $69,000.00.

 b. Professional Janitorial American Facility 3rd renewal of 4 options
 Services, as requested Services, Inc. to renew (7/1/2026 - $324,431.40
 by the Support Services Alpharetta, GA 6/30/2027)
 Division on April 24,
 2026.

 Funding Source: Purchasing - Maintenance and Service Contract (6228959-638200) $14,029.80;
 Police Administrative Services - Maintenance and Service Contract (1012402-638200)
 $49,837.68; General Support Services - Maintenance and Service Contract (1011201-638200)
 $212,155.92; and Streets Storm Drains - Maintenance and Service Contract (5534203-638200)
 $48,408.00. The original budget amount is $324,431.40.

 c. Professional Janitorial Dubose Cleaning 3rd renewal of 4 options
 Services, as requested Columbia, SC to renew (7/1/2026 - $209,783.52
 by the Support Services 6/30/2027)
 Division on April 24,
 2026.

 Funding Source: General Support Services - Maintenance and Service Contract (1011201-
 638200) $128,513.52; Police Administrative Services - Maintenance and Service Contract
 (1012402-638200) $65,016.00; and Support Services - Building - Maintenance Service Contract
 (5511219-638200) $16,254.00. The original budget amount is $209,783.52.

 d. Professional Janitorial Carolina Kwik Dry, 3rd renewal of 4 options
 Services, as requested LLC to renew (7/1/2026 - $106,895.40
 by the Support Services Columbia, SC 6/30/2027)
 Division on April 24,
 2026.

 Funding Source: Police Administrative Services - Maintenance and Service Contract (1012402-
 638200) $50,429.40; Utilities Metro Wastewater Plant - Maintenance and Service Contract
 (5516208-638200) $12,593.04; Parking Operations - Maintenance and Service Contract
 (5312413-638200) $23,189.04; and General Support Services - Maintenance and Service
 Contract (1011201-638200) $20,683.92. The original budget amount is $106,895.40.

 e. Professional Janitorial Carolina Premier 3rd renewal of 4 options
 Services, as requested Cleaning to renew (7/1/2026 - $72,762.00
 by the Support Services Columbia, SC 6/30/2027)
 Division on April 24,
 2026.

 Funding Source: Rapid Shelter Homeless - Maintenance and Service Contract (1014501-638200)


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 $49,500.00; Police Administrative Services - Maintenance and Service Contract (1012402-
 638200) $13,902.00; Parking Facilities - Maintenance and Service Contract (5312501-638200)
 $5,280.00; and Parking Freed Street Deck - Maintenance and Service Contracts (5313117 -
 638200) $4,080.00. The original budget amount is $72,762.00.

 Total $782,872.32




Public Hearing & First Reading for Zoning / Planning Matters

30. ANNEXATION, FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT, AND ZONING MAP
 AMENDMENT for 3956 Fernandina Road and NX 3956 Fernandina Road; TMS#
 04913-04-11, 04913-04-15, and 04913-04-14
 Ordinance No.: 2026-046 - Annexing 3956 Fernandina Road and NX 3956
 Fernandina Road, Richland County and Lexington County TMS # 04913-04-11,
 04913-04-15, and 04913-04-14 into the City of Columbia, South Carolina, and
 Incorporating said property into Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 and the Official
 Zoning Map

 Council District: 1

 Plan Number: ANNEX-2025-0010

 Proposal: Request to annex the properties and assign the land use classification of
 Community Activity Corridor (AC-2) and Urban Edge Residential Large Lot (UER-2)
 and assign the zoning of General Commercial District (GC) and Large Lot - Reserve
 District (LL-R) for a pending annexation. The property is currently classified as
 Mixed Residential (High Density) by Richland County and Destination Retail by
 Lexington County and zoned General Commercial District (GC) by Richland County
 and Intensive Development (ID), Collector Street (C) and Neighborhood Appearance
 District (NAD) by Lexington County.

 Applicant: Store Master Funding XXXIII, LLC / Alex Perry, Tidal Wave Auto Spa

 Staff Recommendation: Approval

 PC Recommendation: 5/14/2026; Approval (7-0)

31. ANNEXATION, FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT, AND ZONING MAP
 AMENDMENT for 730 and 800 Kennerly Road, TMS# 05101-02-08 and 05101-02-06
 Ordinance No.: 2026-047 - Annexing 730 and 800 Kennerly Road, Richland County
 TMS # 05101-02-08 and 05101-02-06 into the City of Columbia, South Carolina,
 and Incorporating said property into Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 and the
 Official Zoning Map

 Council District: 1

 Plan Number: ANNEX-2026-0006

 Proposal: Request to annex the properties and assign the land use classification of
 Urban Edge Residential Large Lot (UER-2) and assign the zoning of Mixed Use

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 District (MU-1) for a pending annexation. The property is currently classified as
 Neighborhood (Medium Density) and zoned Residential Transition (RT) by Richland
 County.

 Applicant: Paul D. Wade and Tamera K. Ricciardi-Wade/ Odyssey of Life Counseling,
 LLC

 Staff Recommendation: Denial; See reasoning in Staff Recommendations below

 PC Recommendation: 05/14/2026; (7-0) Denial of the proposed Zoning District
 (Mixed Use District (MU-1)) and Approval of the Future Land Use Classification
 (Urban Edge Residential Large Lot (UER - 2)) for this pending annexation.

32. ANNEXATION, FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT, AND ZONING MAP
 AMENDMENT for 1010, 1014, 1018, 1022, and 1026 Dreyfus Road, Rear Dreyfus
 Road, 34 Bluff Road, and NX 34 Bluff Road, TMS# 11301-17-01, 11301-17-02,
 11301-17-03, 11301-17-04, 11301-17-05, 11301-17-10, 11301-18-06, and 11301-
 18-07
 Ordinance No.: 2026-048 - Annexing 1010, 1014, 1018, 1022, and 1026 Dreyfus
 Road, Rear Dreyfus Road, 34 Bluff Road, and NX 34 Bluff Road, Richland County
 TMS # 11301-17-01, 11301-17-02, 11301-17-03, 11301-17-04, 11301-17-05,
 11301-17-10, 11301-18-06, and 11301-18-07 into the City of Columbia, South
 Carolina, and Incorporating said property into Columbia Compass: Envision 2036
 and the Official Zoning Map

 Council District: 3

 Plan Number: ANNEX-2026-0007

 Proposal: Request to annex the properties and assign the land use classification of
 Urban Core Mixed Residential Type 3 (UCMR-3) and assign the zoning of Mixed Use
 District (MU-1) with portions in Floodplain Overlay District (OV-FP) and Floodway
 Overlay District (OV-FW) for a pending annexation. The property is currently
 classified as Mixed Residential (High Density) and zoned Light Industrial (M-1) and
 Residential Transition (RT) by Richland County.

 Applicant: Clayton Kennedy

 Staff Recommendation: Approval

 PC Recommendation: 5/14/2026; Approval (7-0)

Ordinances - First Reading

33. Ordinance No.: 2026-043 - Granting an encroachment to Hampton & Main LLC for
 the use of the right of way area of the 1200 block of Hampton Street for the
 installation and maintenance of a shade tree and irrigation adjacent to 1500 Main
 Street, Richland County TMS# 09014-09-16

34. Ordinance No.: 2026-049 - Granting an encroachment to Michael McMullen for the
 use of the right of way areas of the 2300 block of Duncan Street and the 300 block

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 of Princess Street for the installation and maintenance of landscaping and irrigation
 adjacent to 2323 Duncan Street, Richland County TMS# 11311-04-07

Appointments

35. Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports, and Tourism

Other Matters

36. Proposed Special Revenue Allocations — Ms. Missy Caughman, CPM, MPA, Assistant
 City Manager / Strategic Initiatives & Innovation

 • Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations
 • Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations
 • Line-Item Agencies
 • External Requests


City Council Committee Reports, Referrals and New Business

Public Input
Individuals are allotted up to three minutes to address City Council about matters not
on the agenda. Items requiring a public hearing cannot be addressed at this time.

Adjournment




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