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Jefferson County names Depatco low bidder for hot‑mix asphalt at $67/ton; Knife River, HEK set as alternates
Summary
The board approved 2025 hot‑mix asphalt suppliers with Depatco as primary at $67/ton, Knife River second at $68/ton and HEK third at $71/ton, and heard Road & Bridge updates on culvert work, graveling and planned overlays.
Jefferson County commissioners approved a 2025 hot‑mix asphalt procurement with Depatco selected as the primary supplier at $67 per ton. Knife River was designated the first alternate at $68 per ton and HEK (H and K) the second alternate at $71 per ton.
Road & Bridge staff described the county's approach to ordering: using the lowest bidder as primary but moving to alternates when scheduling or capacity requires it. Staff noted they removed the haul (hall) cost from the bid this year to maximize the amount of asphalt the county can buy. The board approved a motion listing the suppliers in that order.
Public‑works staff also updated commissioners on culvert replacement work, graveling, and spring preparations for larger summer projects. Officials said they will plan an overlay on a mile road near Mud Lake and continue site prep; staff reported progress repairing holes and managing truck availability for long hauls.
Why it matters: awarding suppliers establishes 2025 pricing and backup sources for paving and road repairs, which the county says will inform summer roadwork scheduling and budgets.
