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Commission renews list of on‑call engineering firms through final contract year
Summary
The commission approved a final renewal for four on‑call professional engineering firms, keeping them on the county’s list through the end of the contract term; staff said firms must receive individual work authorizations before projects begin.
The commission voted to renew master agreements with four professional engineering firms that serve as the county’s on‑call engineering roster, keeping them under contract for the last renewal year.
Purchasing and highway staff said Cook, Flat & Struggle Engineering (CFS), Great River Engineering, Olson and Owen are on the list and that each firm must receive a separate work authorization before any specific project begins. Staff told commissioners these firms have been on contract since 2021 and that next year the county will issue a new request for qualifications.
Why it matters: the on‑call roster lets the county assign engineering design, inspection and construction‑management tasks quickly while complying with procurement rules. Staff said that several ARPA‑funded road projects remain active and that the contracts will support final design and close‑out work.
Staff described negotiated rate changes for the renewal: an overall collective increase of about 6.8 percent across the firms, with CFS seeking an 8.19 percent adjustment, Olson a roughly 1 percent increase and Great River making no change. Staff said CFS had been the lowest‑priced firm initially and that its adjustment was an attempt to "catch up." Commissioners approved the renewal by voice vote.
The county noted that Great River’s contract expires in July and the other firms’ agreements expire in August, reflecting staggered start dates from prior procurements. The renewal does not obligate the county to spend on projects; separate work authorizations will define scope and cost for each engagement.
