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Bennett County discusses Burns Road repair, highway staffing and procurement rules; volunteer engineer offers help
Summary
Commissioners reviewed progress and next steps for Burns Road repair, heard a local licensed civil engineer volunteer to assist with scope and contract work, and discussed highway procurement rules — including three-quote requirements for fuel and use of state bid — plus requests to gravel new culverts.
Commissioners discussed county roadwork and highway procurement at the March 5, 2025 meeting, including an update on Burns Road repair, highway staffing and controls on purchasing.
County staff said the first mile of a five‑mile Burns Road rebuild was complete and suggested preparing a scope of work to bid the remaining four miles. The commissioners noted potential easement issues that would have to be resolved before work could proceed and asked staff to draft a clear, biddable scope.
James Ainsley, who identified himself during public comment as a…
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