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Bannock County opens bids for Lava Ranches fuels‑reduction project; four firms propose 480.44 acres
Summary
Bannock County commissioners opened four bids for the Lava Ranches fuels‑reduction (Phase 2) project and voted to accept the proposals for staff review. The grant will be evaluated on acreage proposed rather than cost; staff will review responsiveness and notify contractors of the award decision.
Bannock County commissioners opened and read four bids for the Lava Ranches fuels‑reduction, contractor phase 2, at a county meeting. County officials said the grant‑funded project will be evaluated based on the number of acres each contractor proposes to treat rather than on price.
"We're evaluating acres this time, not cost," Speaker 3 said while reading the submissions, adding that "a performance bond will be required of the successful bidder prior to signing a contract, but it is not required as part of the proposal." The transcript uses the name "Bennett County" in places; the county name is Bannock County in official records.
Officials read four submissions and the acreage each firm proposed to treat: Absolute Forestry LLC proposed 205 acres; Bob McKee Construction proposed 47 acres; CR Fence Company proposed 91 acres (the transcript also contains the variant "CR Fits Company"); and RetroScape LLC proposed 137.44 acres. Together the proposals total 480.44 proposed acres; county staff said they will review each proposal to confirm responsiveness to grant requirements.
Speaker 3 asked for a motion to accept the proposals as submitted and refer them for staff review. Speaker 1 moved to "accept these proposals as submitted and submit them for review to come back with the recommendation." The chair called for "all in favor" and at least one "Aye" was recorded; the transcript does not include a formal roll‑call tally. Minutes show staff were directed to review the submissions and notify contractors once a decision is made; no contract award or final approval is recorded in the transcript excerpt.
Later in the session Speaker 3 moved to enter executive session, citing "code 74‑2061AB regarding personnel." The transcript records the motion but does not record a vote or outcome on that motion within the provided excerpt.
What happens next: county staff will review the four proposals for responsiveness to grant terms and prepare a recommendation for the commissioners. Contractors will be notified after the county reaches a decision; the transcript does not record an award or contract signing.
