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Board reviews hazardous Bonanza lot cleanup; bids show wide variance
Summary
The county property manager updated commissioners on hazardous conditions at two Bonanza lots near a Head Start site and reported sizable bid disparities; commissioners asked staff to require itemized quotes and limit change orders before proceeding.
Terry Wells, introduced to the board as the county property manager, briefed commissioners on cleanup work needed at two adjacent Bonanza lots she expects to sell through surplus. She described a 12-foot basement hole across from a Head Start facility and said the project was bid as two parcels to preserve sale flexibility.
Wells said bids varied substantially — by tens of thousands of dollars — and attributed differences to varying overhead and whether contractors included daily equipment and operator charges. Commissioners asked that quote requests be fully itemized so bids can be compared "apples to apples," and emphasized that any change orders must have prior board or staff approval. Wells also described plans to leverage field dirt to reduce disposal costs and reported coordination with the mayor of Bonanza.
Why it matters: The site presents potential hazards near an early‑education facility and procurement choices affect both public safety and the county’s surplus sales revenue.
Next steps: Staff said they would ensure quotes are itemized, require prior approval for change orders, and confirm procurement thresholds before awarding work.
