Mills County hears resurfacing bids for L63; officials outline funding plan

County staff reported that preliminary bids for the L63 resurfacing project came in below the engineer’s estimate and well under the original budget, and they outlined how the county expects to pay for the contract.

A presenter told the board that bids are "coming about 30,000 under our engineer's estimate" and described the county’s funding package: roughly $1,250,000 in federal RPA SDBG funds and $500,000 from a grant obtained by a staff member identified in the record as Kevin. The presenter said the county expects to draw approximately $750,000 from its FM account if necessary, assuming no large change orders.

The presenter also reviewed other infrastructure updates: a short safety meeting with Glenwood Fire Department supporting training, a March flagger training from DOT for new hires, successful trial use of a ‘road grama’ unit at Saving Rock, and an in-house-designed culvert replacement on Devore Ave where a 96 CP pipe has been ordered and expected in about three weeks. On statewide construction costs, the presenter cited DOT 2026 figures of about $565,000 per mile for resurfacing and $6,400,000 per mile for new construction, and said those figures help the county plan project timing and scope.

Board members did not substantially debate the project in the transcript; the presenter characterized the bid results and funding as favorable and indicated the board will consider award at a subsequent meeting.

The presenter’s comments, including the cost figures and funding sources, are drawn from staff remarks in the meeting record. The transcript does not include a final contract award or a formal roll-call vote for this item.