Dunn County awards Manning water improvements contract to JK Excavation for $1.5 million

Dunn County Commission ยท February 5, 2026

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Summary

After opening bids, the county awarded the Manning Water System Improvements contract to JK Excavation and Construction for $1,500,300 following staff tabulation and a roll-call vote.

Dunn County commissioners awarded the Manning Water System Improvements contract to JK Excavation and Construction for $1,500,300 after a public bid opening and staff review.

Staff tabulator Darren reported that county staff "checked the math on the bids" and recommended awarding the contract to JK Excavation and Construction for $1,500,300. Commissioner Pelton moved to award the contract; Commissioner Olsen seconded. The motion passed by roll-call vote.

Bids opened earlier in the meeting included offers from Western Municipal Construction ($1,665,190), JR Civil LLC ($1,650,290), Wagner Construction (transcript list), BAK Consulting, and JK Excavating (low bid in transcript of $1,500,300). The commission thanked bidders and asked staff to proceed with contract administration and next steps under Southwest project direction for pilot work on related systems.

The commission authorized county staff to finalize the award and contract with JK Excavation and Construction.