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Buffalo County accepts low bids for bridge projects, approves 4-way stop at 56th and Antelope
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Summary
The board accepted low construction bids totaling $787,082.65 for two bridge projects and approved a recommendation to install 4-way stop signs at 56th Street and Antelope Avenue; all motions passed unanimously.
At its Nov. 25 meeting, the Buffalo County Board of Commissioners approved low bids on multiple Highway Department projects and authorized new traffic controls at a local intersection.
The board accepted the low bid from Simon Contracting for Project No. C10(1415) (Structure No. C001011605), located on 280th Road east of Odessa Road, for $518,000.00 (motion by Timothy Higgins, seconded by Ivan Klein). The board also accepted the low bid from Saul Ramos Construction for Project No. C10(1446) Structure No. C001003805P and Project No. C10(1416) Structure No. C001017510 for a combined bid of $269,082.65 (motion by Higgins, seconded by Loeffelholz). Both motions carried upon roll call with all board members voting "Aye."
After a recommendation from Olsson Engineering, the board approved installing 4-way stop signs at 56th Street and Antelope Avenue to address traffic control concerns in that location (motion by Higgins, seconded by Klein; unanimous vote). The minutes record Highway Superintendent John Maul as present for the road department items; the minutes do not include additional engineering report text or projected construction start dates.
The accepted low bids and stop-sign approval were entered into the minutes and will proceed through procurement and contract administration steps consistent with county procedures.