PUEBLO, Colo. ' The Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners on June 5 accepted the low and responsive bid from Tony Beltramo & Sons to perform the Pueblo West asphalt overlay project for 2025 and discussed public information about road selection and condition.

County staff said they received five bids and determined Tony Beltramo & Sons was the lowest and best bidder for the Palos area work. A staff member told commissioners the bid packet contains detailed project expectations and timelines and that the contract itself specifies the roads to be worked on. "We received 5 bids on this competitive, procurement, and Beltramo was the, lowest and best bidder as far as, responsiveness for what the county is needing," the presenter said.

Commissioners pressed staff about which roads would be included and asked for more transparent public information. One commissioner suggested a quarterly presentation or a web "dashboard" listing completed and pending roads so residents can see how tax revenues are allocated. The county manager and staff noted a heavy workload in Pueblo West, describing the work as addressing "30 years of neglected roads" and mentioning the county manages roughly 400 miles of road in that area.

At the meeting staff identified the roads named in the contract (page 9): Sweetwater Avenue beginning to McCulloch Boulevard; Dante Drive; Linden Avenue to Hemlock Drive; McCulloch Boulevard from Camino De Bravo to John Powell Boulevard; and Ganse Ford Avenue, Whitzer Drive to Platteville Boulevard.

A member of the public who said he served five years in public works praised the county crews and the selection process, noting Pueblo County was recognized by the Colorado Asphalt Pavers Association in 2024 for efficient pavement maintenance. "They've maintained and since then improved the base of what I'm hearing, to select the roads that get done," the commenter said. Commissioners approved the contract by voice vote.

Staff agreed to provide more detailed information at a work session and explore a web-based dashboard or links to existing reports to increase transparency.