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Ringgold County approves local construction of Middle Fork bridge after no bids
Summary
The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution RC26-41 on March 9, 2026, authorizing county crews to construct the L-MIDDLEFORKT(1)--73-80 bridge after no responsive bids were received; the resolution records a unanimous vote and sets a not-to-exceed cost and process for handling any cost overrun.
The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors on March 9 adopted Resolution RC26-41 directing county forces to construct the L-MIDDLEFORKT(1)--73-80 bridge after no responsive bids were received at the project's local letting.
Engineer Jared Johnson presented the letting results and recommended moving forward with county crews. Johnson calculated the project would cost no more than $327,700; the written resolution approved by the Board records a not-to-exceed construction cost of $321,100 and states that if the engineer determines actual costs will exceed the engineer's estimate, any additional construction costs must be approved by the Board by resolution before those costs are incurred.
The resolution, described in the minutes as RC26-41, defines the project as a Twin 10x8x56'-0 reinforced concrete box culvert (RCBC) and cites the Code of Iowa sections referenced during the proceeding. Supervisor Randy Taytor moved for approval; Supervisor Steve Knapp seconded. The minutes record the vote as AYES: Unanimous, NAYS: None.
The Board’s action follows the county's advertisement for bids; because no responsive bids were received, the Board relied on statutory authority cited in the resolution to authorize use of county forces. The resolution text in the minutes references Code of Iowa sections 331.301 and 331.341 for the Board’s authority and section 314.1 as permitting the Secondary Roads Department to construct the project with county equipment and labor.
Next steps noted in the minutes: the county will proceed with construction using local forces, subject to the cost constraints and the Board's requirement to approve any increases by subsequent resolution. The minutes do not specify a construction start date or contractor schedule.
