Board authorizes force-account construction after no bids for Washington 10 site

Jul 14, 2025

County Engineer Jared Johnson reported the hydraulic analysis for the Washington 10 site recommends a twin 10x8x88'-0 RCBC structure; with no responsive bidders the board moved to construct the project using county force-account labor and equipment and planned road closure beginning July 14.

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County Engineer Jared Johnson told supervisors the department completed the hydraulic analysis for the Washington 10 site and recommended a twin 10x8x88'-0 reinforced concrete box culvert (RCBC). Johnson reported there were no responsive bidders for the project. The minutes state the board resolved to "construct the project utilizing force account labor and equipment." The board recorded plans to close the roadway beginning Monday, July 14, for bridge removal and excavation.

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