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Commission awards phase 2 trail contract to Jokers Inc. under Missouri DNR recreational trails grant
Summary
At Missouri DNR State Parks Division direction, the commission approved awarding phase 2 of the county trail project to Jokers Inc. for $402,664.75; commissioners discussed grant limits and county match responsibility for the remaining cost.
The St. Francois County Commission approved awarding phase 2 of a recreational trail project to Jokers Inc. for $402,664.75 under guidance from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources State Parks Division.
Speaker 6 told the commission the award must follow DNR's direction to accept the lowest responsive bid to secure up to $250,000 in recreational trails program funding. "At the direction of Missouri DNR State Parks Division, we are to award the grant for phase 2 for $402,664.75 to Jokers Inc.," Speaker 6 said.
Commission discussion clarified the county will be liable for the remaining balance beyond the DNR cap; Speaker 6 said the county—s share would be roughly $152,000. Commissioners asked whether in-kind or soft-match work could reduce the county contribution. Staff noted both bids were competitive and the county had limited flexibility if it wished to receive the $250,000 DNR portion.
Speaker 2 moved to approve awarding phase 2 to Jokers Inc. for the cited amount; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Next steps include finalizing contract documents with Jokers Inc. and coordinating project timelines with the DNR grant award conditions.
