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Staff reported they had received a letter from Idaho DEQ after a recent site walkthrough. The DEQ correspondence highlighted concerns about drainage and the transfer pad. Building and grounds staff said the facility operator (Lakeshore, the county's hauling/operations contractor) is handling on-floor leachate by mixing it with the solid waste on the tipping floor and loading it into trucks; engineers and the operator told county staff that the facility is licensed for solid waste rather than liquid waste and that the current method is consistent with that licensing approach. Staff also said Lakeshore had added personnel and was managing daily operations to reduce run-off.

Commissioners and staff discussed practical fixes, including the site's slab design and operational controls (keeping trucks and tipping activity inside the building, additional cleanups after loads, and a speed bump/containment pad at the exit). Staff noted they had photographs of contaminated liquid leaving the facility and have been working with the operator to ensure dump operations occur on the interior tipping floor rather than outside.

Separately, buildings-and-grounds staff told commissioners about an electrical change order tied to the new transfer-site construction. Staff said the original engineering allowance included $30,000 for electrical work but contractors submitted a change-order estimate of about $79,000 for additional electrical upgrades (panel moves, conduit repairs, exterior lighting, heater circuits and other corrective items staff said were exposed during construction). Commissioners asked staff to confirm the change order with the design engineer before authorizing procurement so that the engineer signs off on the scope and to avoid later contract disputes. Staff said the contractor needs to order long-lead electrical materials so the county requested expedited review.

Why it matters: Transfer-station operations affect county waste flows and contractor costs. DEQ correspondence creates regulatory risk until staff demonstrates the facility meets applicable solid-waste licensing and containment expectations. The electrical work, if approved, will add material cost beyond the original allowance and affect the project schedule going into winter.

Next steps: Staff will (1) ask the engineer to provide a formal breakout of what the original $30,000 allowance covered and to sign off on any additional electrical scope, (2) continue operational oversight to ensure tipping occurs on the interior slab and to reduce outside flow, (3) coordinate with the operator to correct practices that produce visible run-off, and (4) bring finalized change-order documentation to the board for approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Valley County Board of County Commissioner Meeting August 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Building and grounds staff told commissioners that DEQ raised drainage concerns at the new transfer station and that operational practices and a pending electrical change order need engineer certification before the county approves additional spending.","taxTitle","Valley County, Idaho","taxId",51032,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6588622,"Commission rescinds one pathway bid award, reassigns contract after bid irregularity",261,2278000,2539000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5575135-77ff7d92b2c4ecbf56091136e881e7cb&start=2278&end=2539","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5575135-77ff7d92b2c4ecbf56091136e881e7cb/thumbnail_2278000.jpg","/articles/6588622/Valley-County/Idaho/Commission-rescinds-one-pathway-bid-award-reassigns-contract-after-bid-irregularity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588622-fce86f400d6bed1a7708ff7d8580df32/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154321&Signature=grPUi~-b5ctDYGVr2DmlnkIglKRiThCX542R-ol9hU7ATIPs7lT1~dvKauAzdb5q~GL-CAtJUU7CoKsHzLp6Z4bd0-aK917WRvlxiIA378Uxg-Oa3WmXRm4jQQUGQT3atKxcWf87GLO9PGxf2nmEdpPCRPiSKIT1bbDJi5yGHmDLFosi3VBOr9Pv8LDsKvSeF8jZkULQUty6OB9Q1JowEjkzODhYq6B-Pp8cc-~gx63uROz~T7Qf6NmoiOUcpWM-iqAL5n0EUTbElOl32fWl~cmK8M-w8G62kn0z39ydcoCe-lVz95ftz2Yk23bxl3CN2Rs3eLY7rmbbSWQVqHFOoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff and the parks/recreation office briefed commissioners on the Simpson Trail pathway project after a review of the bids revealed an irregularity.

Director Andrew Bingaman explained that the lower-priced bid had been for 3,500 linear feet while the county's request-for-qualifications (RFQ) covered about 6,700 linear feet. Bingaman said the apparent discrepancy meant the lower bid did not meet the advertised specifications and therefore could be considered nonresponsive under Idaho procurement code. \"The bid that we awarded ... was only for 3,500 linear feet of pathway. The pathway project ... was for 6,700 linear feet,\" Bingaman said.

Bingaman told the board the county was approximately $115,000 short based on the higher qualified bid and that an easement tied to a private development (the Elo storage unit development) could reduce the county's required linear feet if that project follows through on its condition to build part of the pathway and provide an easement. Staff recommended rescinding the award to the nonresponsive bidder and awarding the contract to the other qualified bidder; commissioners moved, seconded and approved the action on the record.

Why it matters: The rescission and reassignment are rooted in procurement law; the county must either find additional funding or adjust scope if adjacent private development reduces its construction obligation. Staff noted the construction timeline may push into spring if a November completion is not feasible.

Motion and outcome: A commissioner moved to rescind the award given to the first bidder (described on the record as nonresponsive) and to award the contract to the other qualified bidder under state code. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Context and next steps: Staff said they will finalize the contract paperwork and present it to the board for approval in roughly two weeks before work orders proceed. The county will ask for an extension on grant deadlines if construction cannot be completed this fall.","County staff and the parks/recreation office briefed commissioners after a low bid was found to quote fewer linear feet than the county's RFQ; commissioners rescinded the prior award and approved assigning the contract to the other qualified bidder.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6588613,"Votes at a glance: Valley County commissioners approve emergency declaration, reassign Simpson Trail contract and OK several facility contracts",638,5438000,6076000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5575135-77ff7d92b2c4ecbf56091136e881e7cb&start=5438&end=6076","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5575135-77ff7d92b2c4ecbf56091136e881e7cb/thumbnail_5438000.jpg","/articles/6588613/Valley-County/Idaho/Votes-at-a-glance-Valley-County-commissioners-approve-emergency-declaration-reassign-Simpson-Trail-contract-and-OK-several-facility-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588613-ac3eff7b3a2dc6d7d9ac215f367c7635/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154321&Signature=d1mRZ5dmk8~dAZBxI8mbyLex2wcvGZI2KG4iGQaKkOwTQQ8mrCXmWGSMYpSLxrDxPDwhOCcIjSgHmPJXGti~HEoim0h4MsGdE1KPBx07OXVXStD4m3IhCYbE0QUv4BQkdekuwRVmKDEDqgmsaaaT1ZkZgvl3I7ehYyUlYmH7YgLUaXwx209DLSEvUzLbZhNS7kqz~kLEJDjY4eHmuDU6tdyP4j4KV7~pVzvudGcTXkTW8mgfsW8kIC4aDAHz6Yhoo7xNozOPeO4vbU4t25j3w45CLzi9~mHAFcIzAQoRMbL2WSVTA87HZrYIZdBASZeBTaJHER4BDp5ZDl4h8lx2iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","This item summarizes formal board actions taken at the Valley County commissioners meeting on Aug. 13.

Emergency declaration (Resolution 25-04)
Commission action: Approved (motion recorded; voice vote). Authority: Resolution No. 25-04 (local emergency declaration for wildfires). Outcome: Approved. Notes: County emergency manager Juan Bonilla requested a countywide declaration to remain active through Dec. 31 to streamline requests for state assistance. Staff to circulate and obtain signatures.

Simpson Trail pathway contract
Commission action: Rescinded award to the low bidder (found nonresponsive for bidding only a portion of the required linear feet) and awarded the contract to the other qualified bidder under state procurement code. Outcome: Approved. Notes: Staff reported an estimated funding shortfall of about $115,000 and said a private development easement could reduce the county's required linear feet; staff will return with finalized contract documents.

Elevator maintenance contract (three-year extension)
Commission action: Approved a three-year extension for elevator maintenance with the incumbent firm (terms and inspections unchanged; annual opt-out clause referenced). Outcome: Approved.

Emergency Operations Center garage-door openers
Commission action: Approved purchase/installation agreements with vendor(s) for electric operators on EOC garage doors and associated electrical work (vendor names on record). Outcome: Approved. Commissioners asked that the sheriff's office be consulted on necessity and that staff document operational justification for the expense; staff said funds are available in the department budget.

Procedural notes: Several motions were moved and seconded on the record and carried by voice vote; the meeting minutes and signed contract documents will reflect the formal motions and supporting documents.","This item summarizes formal board actions taken at the Valley County commissioners meeting on Aug. 13, including a wildfire emergency declaration and contract actions for a pathway and county facilities.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6588624,"Valley County declares local emergency as multiple wildfires burn in backcountry",552,2582000,3134000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5575135-77ff7d92b2c4ecbf56091136e881e7cb&start=2582&end=3134","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5575135-77ff7d92b2c4ecbf56091136e881e7cb/thumbnail_2582000.jpg","/articles/6588624/Valley-County/Idaho/Valley-County-declares-local-emergency-as-multiple-wildfires-burn-in-backcountry","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588624-7514dec863b1d8ed1ccc0c25a2cdd061/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154321&Signature=XdJv7JKiujBpxuI4BZr8yLrc1gRatp8KLoFNJKQU9Ah0LXx55~yPF4CxG3wYLpj-yAxcZABgojJeaAnxv7kTyX-4IiVDnxDfSJavmBQ9G0Ns3UFbBfdNxD0lT3qApk7xeB~BI5L7WSxH9HpSgBq3W0tpXvyrDKXRPcX4WTatQerq6BKvLO0hl-aT1qf7Vr6ilk~DpqmSgJUSTrVx92RDhmx~XKasLryI-kojjMztjGZYMjk0GkeEwO9TTy6TjVPV0hTUyjAia3gMlVT4h5-TgcLTEjEf-CadVeNITGS3Ni7bMwAkrk120PDoOJijNqqNjQbVZCfh85CYz~EPeU~Gww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valley County emergency manager Juan Bonilla told commissioners on Aug. 13 that multiple fires started after a lightning event and that conditions and fire behavior warranted a countywide local emergency declaration.

Bonilla said the county was managing several separate starts — one he described as nearly 300 acres on the far side of the ridge and smaller fires on the county side — and that aircraft and additional crews were being mobilized. \"We have currently 3 fires that are on the bridal line ... More than likely, all these fires will end up merging because they're pretty relatively close together,\" Bonilla said. He said aircraft were being prioritized and that a critical incident management team had been put on alert by area command.

The emergency manager told the board he had been working with state representatives and local landowners, and that the Mid Mountain Lodge could require structure protection depending on wind shifts. Bonilla recommended a countywide declaration timed to expire Dec. 31 so the county would not need to return to commissioners for every subsequent start.

Why it matters: The declaration lets county officials request state assistance more quickly, access state coordination and resource prioritization, and set a formal basis for potential future financial assistance. Bonilla told the board he was preparing documentation that could support future state aid if the incident escalates.

What the commissioners did: A commissioner moved to approve \"resolution number 25-04 as amended\" (the text on the record declares a countywide local emergency for wildfires and proposes an expiration). The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The board asked staff to circulate the declaration and to have the document available for signature; commissioners agreed the document could be signed later if a quorum member was temporarily unavailable.

Context and next steps: Bonilla said initial structure-protection assets were in place and that operations were hour-by-hour given forecast gusts and low relative humidity in the afternoon. He also said the county had been in contact with Tamarack Mountain Lodge and that portions of that facility had self-evacuated; the sheriff's office coordinated those actions. Bonilla told commissioners he would continue to update them by phone and to submit operational data and damage estimates as they develop.

Ending: With the declaration in place, county staff said they would continue incident coordination with state partners and monitor prospects for federal or state aid if the fires expand.","County emergency manager reported multiple lightning-started fires along the Brundage/Bridal Ridge area and asked the Board to approve a countywide local emergency declaration through Dec. 31 to speed access to state resources; commissioners approved the resolution by voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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