Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the County Facilities topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board approves local bid for Highway Department building to Leroy Edwards for $114,300
Summary
The county awarded the highway department building contract to a local bidder, Leroy Edwards, at the board meeting; board members discussed differences in scope and plan to perform some project management tasks in-house.
The Boone County Board approved a contract award for the Highway Department building to local bidder Leroy Edwards, with a design-change-inclusive price reported at $114,300. The motion carried on roll-call vote.
Why it matters: The project will provide additional covered or enclosed space for highway operations; board discussion focused on differences in bid scope and the county’s intention to perform project management and additional work in-house to reduce costs.
Discussion and oversight: Board members questioned a large spread between bidders and asked whether design changes were reflected in the recommended award. County staff and the mover said the recommended contractor would deliver the required scope and the county planned to handle certain improvements and insulation work in-house during winter months to keep costs down.
Board action: The motion to approve Leroy Edwards with design changes for the Highway Department building in the amount of $114,300 was moved and seconded and passed by roll call.
Next steps: Staff will coordinate project details with the contractor; the county indicated plans to possibly add insulation or other finishes in-house after initial construction.
Ending: The board recorded the vote and moved on to other administrative items.
