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CFS Engineering: low bid for U.S. 75 turn-lane project; water-study scope may need $38,000 supplementary funding
Summary
CFS Engineering reported a low apparent bid of $1,749,574.49 for the U.S. 75 turn-lane cost-share project and updated the commission on a regional water study that may require an additional ~$38,000 to complete modeling and district data integration.
CFS Engineering briefed the commission on two separate infrastructure items: bids received on a cost-share turn-lane project on U.S. 75 and the status of a county regional water study.
Bids: Three bids were opened for the turn-lane project. The engineer’s estimate was $1,981,315.85. The apparent low bid was $1,749,574.49 from a company referred to in the transcript as “Kilo” (apparent low bidder). Two higher bids were received from APAC ($2,244,122.75) and Bettis ($2,519,872.54). CFS said the bids included the required documentation and the firm will perform the usual checks and return a recommendation to the commission for formal contract award.
Water study: The engineering firm provided an update on the county water-study work. Staff reported they had collected data from Coffee District 3 and updated the existing-conditions model; they were awaiting water-use data from other districts. CFS noted that part of the regional work — additional modeling and integration for Wholesale 12’s network and Midwest Engineers’ contributions connected to the KSMC site — was not fully included in the original contract price. The firm estimated roughly $38,000 of additional work would be required to complete the county-wide analysis. CFS said the additional work could be contracted directly with the district (Wholesale 12) or routed through CFS; the county will review whether the supplemental expense should come from capital-improvement funds or another account.
Why it matters: The turn-lane project affects county traffic safety and access along a state route; awarding the construction contract will set a schedule and cost for the county’s share. The water study informs long-term water-system planning and any grant applications tied to regional improvements; incomplete modeling could delay final recommendations and grant applications.
Next steps: CFS will complete bid checks and bring a formal recommendation on the apparent low bidder for the turn-lane project. For the water study, CFS will prepare a written supplement or contract amendment and return to the commission with proposed funding and procurement steps; commissioners asked staff to review possible budget sources.
