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Commission directs staff to draft bid specifications for sand and gravel materials
Summary
Covington County commissioners directed staff to prepare bid specifications for a different sand and gravel material after county vendors reported availability constraints, and authorized staff to work with the county attorney on specifications.
The Covington County Commission directed county staff to develop bid specifications for a sand and gravel material the county needs, citing shortages from some existing suppliers.
Commissioners said a number of contracted suppliers have been unable to furnish certain materials, so staff will work with County Attorney Morgan to prepare a bid package and advertise for competitive bids. Commissioner Ben made the motion to have Morgan and Lynn build the bid specifications; a second was recorded and the motion passed by voice vote.
Staff told the commission that crews had been hauling riprap to a bridge site earlier and that availability from a source in Laurel had been intermittent. Commissioners did not specify quantities, budget estimates or a formal bid timeline during the recorded discussion.
Next steps assigned by the commission include drafting bid specs and bringing the package forward so it may be advertised; no award or vendor selection was made at the meeting.
