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Board awards Maddock Ditch work to low bidder after vetting insurance and references
Summary
After reviewing widely varying quotes for the Maddock Ditch, the Drainage Board moved to award the work to Penrod (low bidder) conditional on verification of insurance and required paperwork; the motion carried by voice vote.
The Grant County Drainage Board reviewed several bids for work on the Maddock Ditch and approved awarding the contract to the low bidder (named in the record as Penrod), subject to confirmation of insurance and required documentation.
Members noted substantial variance among bids — examples discussed included bidders in the $20,000–$45,000 range — and emphasized the need to verify insurance and past performance. One board member observed the low bid was “a dollar a lot cheaper than what the other guys are bidding” and urged caution; staff confirmed they would request insurance certificates and references prior to executing the award.
A motion to proceed with Penrod was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. The board recorded the motion carried and asked staff to confirm that all insurance and paperwork had been submitted before work begins.
