Elmwood Township opens bids for bridge removal project with five submissions

The Clay County Board of Commissioners convened on June 3, 2025, to address several agenda items, with a primary focus on the bid opening for a significant bridge removal project in Elmwood Township.

The meeting commenced with a brief discussion about the timing of the bid opening, which was confirmed to be underway. Justin, a representative involved in the project, provided an overview of the bridge removal initiative, noting that it had been in the works for some time. He emphasized that the project would incur no costs to the Township Bridge Fund.

Five bids were submitted for the project, with the engineer's estimate set at $207,415. The bids were as follows:

1. M and M Contractors, LLC: $262,500
2. Comstock Construction Incorporated: $233,400
3. Midwest Contracting LLC: $218,433.15
4. Gladden Construction Incorporated: $192,156.60
5. Dennis Drews Incorporated: $127,722

The bids revealed a significant variance in pricing, with Dennis Drews Incorporated presenting the lowest bid at $127,722. Justin noted that he had spoken with Dennis Drews during the bidding process, confirming that the contractor was prepared to undertake the project this year.

The meeting highlighted the importance of this bridge removal project for the township, as well as the competitive nature of the bidding process. Further discussions and decisions regarding the project are expected in subsequent meetings.