County engineer recommends Judy Excavating for community crossings notice of intent; commissioners authorize Bridge 44 contract signature

Nate, Adams County highway project manager, told commissioners he reviewed bids reopened at the prior meeting for a Community Crossings bridge project and flagged large differences among bidders on lump‑sum items such as dewatering and erosion control. Based on his familiarity with local geology and past successful work by Judy Excavating, Nate recommended issuing a notice of intent to award to Judy Excavating so they can begin preparing contract documents while awaiting final Community Crossings approval.

Commissioners moved and carried a motion to issue the notice of intent to award to Judy Excavating; Nate said an official award cannot be completed until Community Crossings announces approval. Later in the meeting staff presented a signed construction agreement for Bridge 44: Matt Jones of Pioneer had executed the contract for a rehabilitation project. Commissioners authorized signatures on the final contract, and staff said they would scan and file the executed agreement with the auditor's office and Gateway system.

Nate also described schedule impacts: the 200 West road rehab near 224 will require a temporary closure and is likely to take 45‑60 days once construction begins. He said the contractor will maintain local access where possible and that the county will try to coordinate notifications with nearby businesses.

The motions carried. No roll‑call vote tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript.