Commission awards bridge contract and orders accounting fixes after suspected duplicate payments

Dec 10, 2025

The county awarded a bridge contract to the low bidder, accepted by unanimous vote, and staff identified a mischarged $75,000 equipment payment and possible duplicate payments requiring reconciliation; commissioners directed staff to trace funds and correct transfers.

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Osage County's public works staff reported that a bridge letting produced a low bidder (Brian Ohlmeyer/ Ohlmeyer Construction) for Bridge 1144 by Barrington Road and recommended award. A commissioner moved to accept the low bid and the motion passed unanimously.

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