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Stearns County reports strong bid day and advances Justice Center contracts; bond plan remains subject to presale
Summary
County staff reported a strong bidding outcome for the proposed Justice Center, with hard construction bids estimated $205–210 million and an overall construction budget projected below $290 million. The board approved an earthwork contract (~$7.98M), a $230,000 contract for accessory-structure design, and directed staff to assemble remaining contracts while the financing plan moves toward a March presale resolution.
County finance and facilities staff and municipal advisors updated the board Feb. 17 on financing and procurement for the proposed Stearns County Jail/Justice Center.
Sarah Ooch (finance) said local sales-tax collections for the program totaled about $8.897 million in the first eight months, an annualized figure of roughly $13.3 million. Bruce Kimball of Ehlers presented a high-water illustrative financing scenario predicated…
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