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Berrien County staff seek expedited contract with Whiteman to repair structurally damaged culvert
Summary
County staff told commissioners an urgent culvert failure discovered during inspections requires structural engineering and quick contracting with Whiteman; the county plans to move an emergency requisition through committee for expedited approval.
Berrien County staff told the board of commissioners that an inspection contractor found structural failure beneath a county culvert and urged the board to accelerate contracting so repairs can begin quickly.
Community services and administrative staff said Whiteman, the private contractor that performs county culvert inspections, discovered critical damage to a culvert this week. Road department staff and Whiteman inspected the site and decided one lane could remain open while work proceeds. County staff asked commissioners to allow an expedited requisition and a finance waiver so Whiteman can begin structural…
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