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Single bid opened for Franklin Bridge repairs; county authorizes project manager to participate and pursue permits

LaPorte County Board of Commissioners · October 17, 2025
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Summary

The board opened one bid from Halyard Corporation for Phase 2 structural repairs to the Franklin Bridge, reviewed line-item costs, and authorized the county project manager to help complete scope and pursue Coast Guard permits; staff will return with a final package and price for approval.

The county opened a single sealed bid for Phase 2 structural repairs at the Franklin Bridge and authorized staff to move forward with procurement steps and permitting. Charity (county staff) read the submission from Halyard Corporation (Shepherd Avenue, Portage, Indiana). The bid was itemized with multiple line items including structural repairs, concrete work and new machinery platforms.

Itemized line items listed in the submitted package (as read at the meeting) included: replaced cracked sleeper sections ($142,179); concrete repair to the north cold-water pit ($85,093); replacement…

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