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Mercer County board awards $85,003.67 one-coat parking-lot sealing contract to low local bidder
Summary
The board approved a one-coat sealing contract for district parking lots at $85,003.67, citing local contractor responsiveness and donated work; the bus/maintenance lot scope remains under discussion due to asphalt condition.
The Mercer County Board of Education approved a one-coat sealing contract for district parking lots at $85,003.67, selecting the lowest local bidder after staff presented three quotes and described differences in coverage and scope.
Facilities staff said one local vendor offered lower pricing and had previously donated labor or materials on district projects, a factor the presenter cited when recommending the local contractor despite larger commercial bids from out-of-area firms. "My recommendation is to go to the lowest first bid... we have a personal relationship with every local," the facilities speaker said.
Staff highlighted technical differences among bids, including quoted coverage per gallon (one bid listed 68 square feet per gallon versus another that listed about 45 square feet per gallon) and flagged areas (notably the bus/maintenance lot) where existing pavement condition may require resurfacing rather than sealing. The facilities presenter said the district may negotiate the bus/maintenance area separately after further review.
A board member moved to accept the one-coat bid for $85,003.67 and the motion passed on recorded yes votes from Districts 1–5 in the transcript.
Next steps: staff will finalize contract details and discuss separately whether to include the bus/maintenance lot depending on condition and potential resurfacing needs.
