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Dearborn County approves paving contract signature and inspection-contract amendments
Summary
The county finalized the 2026 paving contract and approved amendments increasing bridge and construction-inspection contracts to cover federally required additional work and delays, with total inspection increases reported at about $125,251.
Dearborn County commissioners on Feb. 3 signed the remaining paperwork to finalize the 2026 paving contract and approved two contract amendments to cover additional inspection work required by state or federal rules and by project delays.
Todd Littsman, county engineer, told the board that the final contract agreement for 2026 paving — for the contractor awarded at the previous meeting (Mayer Contractors) — needed one last signature so the county could submit paperwork to INDOT and obtain a 20% Community Crossings reimbursement to start paving in spring. The board moved to approve and signed the agreement.
Littsman then explained that federal bridge-inspection requirements added reporting items not included in the original four-year inspection contract. He said the amendment increases the inspection contract by $75,387.06 to compensate the consultant for the added work; the original contract was $274,706.27, and the amendment brings the contract to $350,093.33. The amendment was reviewed by INDOT, moved, seconded, and approved by voice vote.
Littsman also described delays on the Snakeville Road (Bridge 64 / Snakeville Road) construction project caused by material shortages and unsuitable site conditions, which required extra consultant hours. The board approved an amendment increasing the construction inspection contract by $49,864, moving that contract from $174,787.00 to $224,651.00.
Why it matters: The paving contract signature authorizes spring work and access to a 20% state reimbursement program; the inspection-contract increases ensure compliance with updated federal inspection requirements and compensate for added work due to site delays, which affects project budgets and schedules.
What comes next: Signed contracts will be sent to INDOT for processing; the county will proceed with procurement steps and project scheduling. Commissioners instructed staff to provide contract copies for signatures and to continue coordination with INDOT.
Sources: Remarks by Todd Littsman, county engineer, and commissioners during the Dearborn County Board of Commissioners meeting.
