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Austin County awards $59,447 contract to finish EMS station concrete and site work
Summary
After debating prior bidding and contractor involvement, commissioners approved awarding concrete and related site-work for the EMS station to Silbek Construction for the amount referenced ($59,447); the court advised staff to coordinate scheduling with available contractors.
Austin County Commissioners approved a contract to add concrete work (driveway, sidewalk, turf, utility inlets and related site work) to the EMS station construction. Staff reported competitive bidding history on the broader project and cited urgency because the site was deteriorating in recent rains.
The court discussed whether the concrete scope required new competitive bids because the amount exceeds $50,000; staff said the building had progressed through competitive procurement steps previously and recommended proceeding. The motion to award the contract to Silbek Construction for $59,447 passed by voice vote and the court asked staff to contact the contractor and set a schedule.
Court members emphasized completing the work quickly to avoid further site damage and to enable ambulance access. The decision included direction to reconcile prior contractor responsibilities and to ensure the county retains a defensible procurement record going forward.
