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Board approves authorization to sign Kirk & Michael engineering agreement for Brenton(s)port Bridge
Summary
Supervisors authorized the chairman to sign a not‑to‑exceed engineering agreement with Kirk & Michael for preliminary and final design services for the Brenton(s)port Bridge (initial engineering estimate ~$297,900), with staff noting grant funding should cover the engineering costs.
The Van Buren County conservation director asked the board to authorize the chairman to sign a not‑to‑exceed engineering agreement with Kirk & Michael for preliminary and final design work on the Brenton(s)port Bridge.
Director said the engineering cost was originally estimated lower but Kirk & Michael reduced their proposed fee so the cost is now within the grant allowance (initial engineering not-to-exceed figure discussed: $297,900). DOT acceptance and review are required before full execution; board authorized the chair to sign once DOT approval is received so engineering work can proceed without delay. The director said the work covers design, required environmental and archaeological reviews and nondestructive testing; construction will follow separate letting and is subject to DOT rules limiting acceptable bids to within 10% of the engineer's estimate.
Supervisors discussed load capacity, whether a full‑width walkway is feasible within budget, and choices to prioritize 'needs' over 'wants' to stay within grant amounts. The motion to authorize the chair to sign carried.
