Gilmer County Commission

Gilmer County Commission is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards since February 2008. As the primary governing body for Gilmer County, West Virginia, it oversees various local government functions and services. The commission has participated in both federal contract and grant programs, demonstrating its involvement in diverse federally-funded initiatives. Its subsidiary, the Gilmer County Board of Health (doing business as Gilmer County Health Department), also plays a significant role in receiving federal grant sub-awards, particularly in public health-related programs.

In terms of federal contracts, Gilmer County Commission has provided local ambulance services to federal agencies. A notable example is a purchase order contract awarded by the Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer, a civilian agency, in May 2022. This contract, with a ceiling value of $50,868.75, was for claims related to local ambulance services. The contract was not designated under any set-aside program, indicating it was competed in the open market. While this is the only specific contract detailed in the provided information, it suggests that Gilmer County Commission has the capability to offer emergency medical services to federal facilities in its jurisdiction.

Gilmer County Commission and its subsidiary have been more extensively involved in federal grant programs, particularly in areas of emergency management and public health. The commission has received sub-awards through the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) program, administered by the Division of Emergency Management. These grants support various aspects of local emergency management, including salary, utilities, vehicle maintenance, equipment, training, and exercises. The Gilmer County Health Department has been a key recipient of COVID-19 related grants, serving as a sub-grantee to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. These grants funded critical public health services during the pandemic, including COVID-19 vaccination services for vulnerable populations, testing, case investigation, contact tracing, surveillance, and mitigation efforts. Additionally, the health department received funding for broader COVID-19 response activities through the Public Health Emergency Response program. Gilmer County Commission has also been involved in community development initiatives, as evidenced by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) sub-award for water system improvements, benefiting a significant number of low to moderate-income individuals in the county.