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County hears road consultant candidate, signals intent to draft $52,000‑a‑year contract
Summary
After reviewing four proposals, county staff recommended contracting with a road consultant (recommended candidate 'Robert') for $52,000 annually starting July 1 to provide inspection, RFP preparation and field oversight for rural unorganized‑territory roads; commissioners signaled consensus to have staff draft contract paperwork.
The Somerset County Commissioners met a recommended road consultant candidate and discussed terms of a proposed contract to support Unorganized Territory road work.
County Administrator (S3) explained that four proposals were received and recommended structuring a contract with a candidate named Robert (Maine Islands Development) for $52,000 per year, beginning July 1. The recommended scope covers field inspections, preparation of bid packages, pre‑bid meetings and oversight of contractors; the recommendation noted that Franklin County currently uses the candidate's services for similar work and that shared efficiencies were possible.
Robert (S10), introduced to commissioners during the workshop, described his background in civil construction and experience working with Franklin County. He and staff clarified the $52,000 figure covers roughly three 10‑hour days per month in‑county plus office work such as RFP preparation; additional days would be negotiated if needed.
Commissioners asked about potential conflicts of interest, references and whether the county should pursue a one‑year trial or a three‑year contract; staff said the RFP asked for a three‑year proposal but the commission could choose a shorter term. The majority voiced support for moving ahead; staff was instructed to draft contract paperwork and return a formal resolution for the commission to approve at a future meeting.
Next steps: staff to draft contract and bring a resolution for formal approval. If approved, the intended start date is July 1 and the contract would include defined monthly in‑county time and deliverables.
