Jackson County awards $2.35 million Z-34 overlay and $105,700 fog-seal contracts; final Y‑61 voucher tabled

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors approved contracts for two road projects Thursday after the county’s engineer reported both low bids came in under the county’s cost estimates.

The board adopted Resolution 1090-01-02-2025 awarding the pavement rehabilitation project on Z‑34 (Preston north to the Damon Bridle, roughly five miles) to Mathy Construction, doing business as River City Paving, for $2,354,537.92. County staff said approximately $1,350,000 of the project will be funded with Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds, $400,000 came from Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for widened shoulders, and the remainder will be paid from the county’s farm‑to‑market funds.

“Mathy Construction’s bid was $2,354,537.92,” the county engineer reported; the board voted to accept the low, responsive bid and authorized the engineer to execute contract documents through DOT e‑signing systems.

The board also approved Resolution 1091-01-02-2025 to award the E‑23Y fog‑seal project (Iron Bridge Road from Highway 62 to the Iron Bridge) to Asphalt Surface Technologies (also referenced as Aztec Corp.). The engineer recorded the low bid as $105,754.76 on the bid tab. The meeting record shows the resolution approval was recorded in the minutes with a motion referencing $105,754.96; the board voted to approve the award as presented.

A final voucher for the Y‑61 HMA overlay was tabled until the contractor provides a signature authorizing final payment and release of retainage. The engineer recommended tabling the voucher until the contractor completes the administrative sign‑off.

The county engineer also updated the board on countywide road maintenance: crews are cutting brush and trimming trees where necessary to improve winter maintenance and reduce tree‑fall risk on travel routes. The engineer said Mill Creek Road has shown improved winter performance where brush clearing and ditch work were completed.

Votes and formal actions: - Resolution 1090‑01‑02‑2025 (award: Z‑34 pavement rehabilitation to Mathy Construction / River City Paving, $2,354,537.92) — motion by Nin, second by Mike; voice vote — resolution approved. - Resolution 1091‑01‑02‑2025 (award: E‑23Y fog seal to Asphalt Surface Technologies/Aztec Corp.; bid tab: $105,754.76; resolution motion recorded as $105,754.96) — motion by Mike, second recorded; voice vote — resolution approved. - Final voucher for Y‑61 HMA overlay — motion to table until contractor signature received — motion carried.

Ending: The engineer will proceed with contract execution steps for the awarded projects and will bring the signed final voucher for Y‑61 to the next board meeting once the contractor signs the release paperwork.