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Jefferson County approves 2025 gravel maintenance contract amid rising rock costs
Summary
The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors voted to award the 2025 gravel maintenance contract to the low bidder and discussed measures to lower haul costs, adjust quarry sourcing and manage a five‑year road program as rock prices rise.
The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors voted March 3 to award the 2025 gravel maintenance contract to the low bidder as staff warned county road rock prices have climbed significantly.
Supervisor (Speaker 1) opened discussion after Speaker 5, who oversees road projects, reported crews were working on a bridge south abutment and described efforts to resolve recent crane problems. Speaker 5 outlined the county's contractor bids, saying the county received a $12.75-per-ton quote from Gardner (south) and higher quotes — up to about $17 per ton — from quarries closer to some districts. "So the $12.75 there, they're saying that's coming out of Gardner," Speaker 5 said, noting mileage and haul decisions could offset price differences.
Board members pressed staff on competition from nearby quarries, including Cantera, and whether quantity adjustments could produce savings. Speaker 5 said shifting up to 15,000 tons to Gardner and Fairfield quarries could improve overall pricing, albeit at longer haul distances. The board discussed temporary use of an additional private belly-dump truck to speed operations and reduce unit costs.
After discussion the board adopted the contract award by voice vote. The motion to award the contract was made and seconded, and Supervisor (Speaker 1) called for the ayes.
The board also reviewed a planning map for a multi-year road program. Speaker 5 described a four-year project for Aqueduct Road north of Brookfield Road — with subdrain work scheduled first — and potential diamond grinding on Packwood Road where pavement is rough. The supervisor said overlays and patching were being timed to maximize grant and contract opportunities.
The board did not set new policy changes but directed staff to proceed with the contract and continue evaluating quarry sourcing and haul logistics.
The contract award was recorded as passed; follow-up will include finalizing quantities and coordinating with selected quarry vendors and contractor schedules.
