Commissioners Award Tenth Street Northwest Project Bid to Bronco Brothers Construction

The Dunn County Commission convened on July 16, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including bid awards, fraud prevention measures, and special event permits.

The meeting began with a discussion on the bid tabulation for the Tenth Street Northwest project. Jeremy reported that the ASRED bid of $5,109,655.99 was the lowest and recommended awarding the contract to Bronco Brothers Construction. Despite the bid being lower than expected, Jeremy noted that this could be indicative of a slowdown in oil field projects. The commission unanimously approved the motion to award the bid.

Next, the commission addressed a request from the Dunn County Historical Society to postpone a discussion until September 3, when they would have more information available. This item was tabled for future consideration.

Sally then introduced the Positive Pay program from Rivera Bank, designed to prevent fraud on the county's accounts. This program would monitor checks and ACH transactions, alerting the county if any discrepancies were detected. The commission agreed that the $10 monthly fee for this service was a reasonable investment for enhanced security and approved the motion to implement the program.

The meeting continued with the approval of two special event permits for the Pipe Bar and Grill, one for a wedding and another for a rodeo, both scheduled to take place at the Rodeo Grounds in August. The commission approved these permits without further discussion.

In closing, the commissioners reviewed vouchers for payment, with no additional items noted. Commissioner Olsen highlighted the success of a recent commissioner dinner, which served approximately 600 attendees, and commended the catering team for their efforts.

Overall, the meeting concluded with the approval of all agenda items, reflecting a productive session focused on community projects and financial security measures.