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County rejects late Marathon bid, accepts 2026 low bids for asphalt, aggregates and culverts
Summary
The commissioners unanimously rejected a late Marathon liquid-asphalt bid and then unanimously accepted and awarded the county's 2026 low-bid results for asphalt, aggregates, fuel and culverts, instructing staff to give special attention to low bidders.
A county staff member reported that a liquid asphalt bid from Marathon arrived after the filing deadline. Commissioners voted unanimously to reject the late bid.
Staff then presented the 2026 bid results, identifying low bidders across multiple categories including asphalt materials, aggregates, fuel and culverts. The board moved to accept all bids and award according to low-bid ranking while reserving the right to proceed to the next bidder if a low bidder cannot supply the product. The motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: Awarding routine public‑works contracts sets supplier relationships for 2026 road and infrastructure work. Rejecting the late bid enforces procurement deadlines and preserves fairness for other bidders.
What’s next: Staff to finalize award paperwork, notify bidders and proceed with procurement actions consistent with the board's direction.
