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Committee refers 2025 streets maintenance materials contract for mayoral signature; Knife River, Ergon Asphalt noted as low bidders
Summary
The Missoula Public Works Committee referred a contract to authorize the mayor to sign for purchase of 2025 street maintenance materials. Staff said most awards went to Knife River; chip-seal oil was awarded to Ergon Asphalt. Members discussed inflation and bid-tab price trends.
The Missoula Public Works Committee referred a 2025 streets maintenance materials contract to the mayor for signature, authorizing the Streets Division to purchase materials for the city’s 2025 maintenance program.
A staff presenter identified in the transcript as Mr. Hensel told the committee that the low bidders received most awards; Knife River was the low bidder for the majority of line items, and chip-seal oil was awarded to Ergon Asphalt. The referral would allow the Streets Division to purchase the construction materials necessary for its maintenance work through the upcoming summer months.
Council member Stacy Anderson and other members discussed rising material prices and reviewed the bid tabulation history attached to the agenda. Anderson and another council member noted year-to-year variations in chip-seal oil and asphalt emulsion prices and the effect of petroleum price changes on manufacturers’ forecasts. A member of the public identified as Berta offered a brief public-comment thank-you to the Streets Division for stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
Council member Sanderson made the recommended motion; the committee approved the referral by unanimous voice vote. The staff presentation included references to historical bid-tab percentage increases and decreases; committee members asked staff to follow up privately with questions after the meeting. The transcript did not specify the contract dollar total or funding source in detail.
