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County awards seal-coating contracts; engineer recommends primary and alternate bidders
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Washington County accepted low bids and named alternates for seal-coating procurements; commissioners approved awards but staff stressed the contracts are a fail-safe and the county may not use them this year.
Washington County commissioners on May 27 approved awards for seal-coating bids and named recommended primary and alternate contractors, while staff said the county may not use the contracts this year unless needed.
County engineering staff explained the bid package included three bid items (grade 3 first-course material, grade 4 overlay, and a two-course seal). Bidders and low bids varied by item: HNC (recommended) was low on overlay (grade 4) while DIJ Construction was low on some other items. Staff recommended naming a primary contractor and an alternate to ensure capacity if the county needs outside contractors.
The engineer emphasized the contract functions as a backstop: the county will continue to perform much work in-house and the awarded contracts provide the ability to scale work after major storms or to meet workload spikes. Staff noted the awarded prices are higher than in-house costs but provide insurance in case of equipment failure or FEMA-eligible post-storm debris/repair needs.
Commissioners approved the awards by motion; staff said HNC will serve as the low bidder for overlay work and DIJ Construction was low on other bid items. No further amendments were recorded.
