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Commissioners authorize bid for up to 15,000 yards of gravel to support 2025 road maintenance
Summary
Granite County commissioners agreed to solicit bids for up to 15,000 yards of gravel for 2025 and to collect trucking prices separately; officials flagged depleted pits, rising costs and the need to supplement gas-tax funding.
The Granite County commissioners authorized staff to solicit bids for up to 15,000 yards of gravel for 2025 road work and to request separate trucking/delivery prices as part of the procurement.
Why it matters: County road supervisors said gravel supplies are depleted, maintenance needs remain high and the county may need to use additional funds beyond the regular gas tax to meet 2025 maintenance demands.
What the board approved - Commissioners agreed to advertise a bid for up to 15,000 yards of gravel with the option to accept fewer yards if needed; the bid will request both pit price and optional trucking/delivery bids so staff can compare haul costs. - The board discussed splitting deliveries between the Upper and Lower valleys and noted that some crushed material previously available is now exhausted.
Funding and procurement context - Staff warned that gas-tax revenues will not include a one-time "bars of funds" allocation that had boosted last year’s buying power; commissioners discussed supplementing with PILT (payments in lieu of taxes) or other county funds if necessary. - Commissioners discussed reclamation/recycling equipment (machines that pulverize and rebind road surfaces) as a longer-term option; equipment leasing or county partnerships were raised as possibilities but no procurement decision was made.
Operational notes - Road and Bridge superintendent Paul reported crews switching grader configurations and preparing for seasonal rock work; he said hauling and placement plans will be adjusted by valley based on need.
Action taken - Motion to solicit bids for up to 15,000 yards of gravel and to include an optional trucking/delivery bid was made and carried; the commission directed staff to return with bid language and funding recommendations.
Ending: Staff will prepare the bid package, include optional trucking rates, estimate a split by delivery area and return with a recommended funding plan before final award.
