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Gila County delays decision on demolition as landfill expansion timeline tightens
Summary
Supervisors debated using a state job-order contract to speed demolition of a metal storage building at Russell Gulch Landfill versus a local bid process to salvage the structure. With Cell 3B expansion time critical, the board voted to table the item and return with a more encompassing solicitation and scope.
Chair opened discussion on removing a metal storage building that sits on the footprint needed for Russell Gulch Landfill’s Cell 3B expansion. Olivia, a county staff member, summarized two options: advertise an RFP (longer timeline, clearer scope, potential for local bidders) or award a State of Arizona job‑order contract (faster start, less-defined scope, risk of costly change orders).
Facilities and land management director Joseph Dickerson said an engineer’s assessment concluded the building had reached the end of its useful life and should not be resold; staff presented both procurement paths and a…
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