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Madison County trims ARPA paving project after high bid; commissioners cite Davis‑Bacon costs
Summary
County road supervisor reported a single bid of $1,579,350 for an ARPA‑funded paving project; the fiscal court awarded the work to Allen Company with a not‑to‑exceed cap of $1,250,000 and removed three roads from the project to stay within budget. Commissioners criticized federal wage rules as a cost driver.
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. — A higher‑than‑expected bid for an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)‑funded paving project led Madison County fiscal court on Aug. 13 to reduce the project scope and approve a lower capped award.
Scott, the county road supervisor, told the court the single bid received for the paving project was $1,579,350, which exceeded the county’s budget for the work. The court approved awarding the project to Allen Company "in the amount…
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