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Rush County keeps assessor vendor, approves CDBG signatures and a slate of contracts and service agreements

Rush County Commissioners · October 17, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners approved continuing with incumbent assessor vendor (Nexus) after scoring-based evaluation, authorized CDBG signature with SD Barnes, approved a construction contract with liquidated-damage terms, various IT maintenance agreements, property transfers including a $1 conveyance, and an asbestos survey and courthouse envelope test.

Rush County commissioners voted to proceed with multiple administrative and contract actions, including retaining the incumbent assessor services vendor, signing CDBG-related documents, and authorizing a range of vendor agreements tied to courthouse and infrastructure projects.

Assessor services: Commissioners discussed two proposals for assessor services, weighing a lower-priced alternative against the long-standing incumbent referred to as Nexus (in service since 2007). Commissioners emphasized continuity and prior experience with Nexus and staff noted the selection process used scoring and quality factors in addition to price. After discussion the board voted in favor of the staff recommendation to move forward with Nexus for assessor services.

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