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Commission approves road‑maintenance contracts, KDOT noxious‑weed agreement and equipment purchases
Summary
The Coffey County commission authorized the KDOT noxious‑weeds spraying contract, approved trade‑in and purchase of a new road sweeper, and awarded roofing and concrete repair bids for county courthouse property.
The Coffey County Board of Commissioners on March 3 approved multiple road and infrastructure items, including a contract with KDOT for noxious weed control, disposal and purchase of a road sweeper, and bid awards for exterior roof replacement and concrete work on county buildings.
KDOT noxious‑weed contract: The board accepted the county noxious‑weed director’s recommendation to continue performing KDOT spraying under a county agreement at the county’s established rates; commissioners confirmed the county furnishes chemicals and that proposed equipment and labor rates ($140 per hour equipment, $45 per hour per person) are intended to cover costs and prevent loss on state work.
Road sweeper trade and purchase: The board found a 1996 RC300 road sweeper (VIN listed in record) was no longer suitable for county public use and authorized disposal by trade‑in to Berry Tractor for $2,500. Commissioners authorized purchase of a replacement road broom/sweeper from Berry Tractor (Superior model) at a purchase price of $80,067.16 (gross bid details and trade-in applied); the purchase will be funded from the General Fund public works equipment line.
Courthouse roof and concrete: The commission opened bids for a roof replacement and concrete removal/replacement at courthouse properties. For roof replacement, the board awarded the contract to Alpha Roofing (local firm) at $36,458.10. For concrete work adjacent to the courthouse, Burlington Construction was the low responsive bidder at $49,372 and the commission awarded that contract; staff noted one bidder’s submission lacked a bid bond and the commission discussed local subcontractor relationships before awarding.
Ending: County staff said they would process the contracts and begin scheduling work as weather and contractor schedules permit; commissioners noted the purchases and contracts aim to improve asset maintenance and prevent future higher costs.
