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Lincoln County approves Onyx surface treatment contract for 7.6 miles of Banner Road
Summary
The Board of Commissioners approved a $196,962.90 contract with Hall Brothers to apply a patented Onyx surface treatment to 7.6 miles of Banner Road, with commissioners and engineers describing it as a preventive pavement maintenance tool.
Lincoln County commissioners voted Monday to approve a $196,962.90 contract with Hall Brothers to apply a patented Onyx surface treatment to 7.6 miles of Banner Road, a project the county said is part of its pavement maintenance strategy.
The board discussed the product’s performance history, how it is applied and whether it would complicate future overlays. Jason Schultz, Lincoln County highway superintendent, and Brian (deputy highway superintendent) described Onyx as a mastic-like quartz/resin treatment that penetrates and seals asphalt surfaces and can extend pavement life. Tom Warbleau of TC Engineering said the product can be milled off if a future overlay is required and that other jurisdictions have used the treatment with satisfactory results.
Why it matters: Commissioners framed the contract as part of a broader move toward a more robust pavement-maintenance program that emphasizes preservation rather than early expensive overlays. The county budgeted $200,000 for such work this year; the Onyx contract fits within that allocation.
Discussion: Commissioners and consultants pressed for a monitoring plan and regular assessments. County staff said crack-sealing in the contract area was already completed; the manufacturer recommends reapplication in three to four years, while county partners reported observations from Dawson County of five- to seven-year performance on some roads. Commissioners asked that the department include retreatment or monitoring costs in future budgets.
Action: Commissioner [motion maker not specified in transcript] moved to approve Hall Brothers’ proposal for project C562517, Banner Road, at a contract price of $196,962.90; the board authorized the chair to sign. The deputy county attorney noted the product is unique and competitive bidding was not required under the county’s review.
Vote: The motion passed on roll call (5–0 yes); no abstentions were recorded.
Ending: County staff said the contractor would likely complete the work in late May or early June and that the department will monitor how the treatment performs compared with nearby stretches already treated in Dawson County.
