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Racetrack lighting replacement bids come in over budget; board tables item for legal review

Murray County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026

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Summary

Bids to replace racetrack lighting exceeded the $250,000 budget (lowest bids $345,880); commissioners agreed to table the item until County Attorney Travis Smith advises on contracts where two vendors submitted identical bids and on procurement options.

Bids to replace failing racetrack lighting were opened Nov. 18 and presented to the Murray County Board on Nov. 25. SS Electric and Engelkes Electric each submitted identical low bids of $345,880; Musco Lighting bid $379,116.28. The project had a $250,000 budget allocation, and staff told the board the higher costs reflect updated lighting requirements and the age of existing equipment.

Heidi Winter and staff said the project is large enough that two contractors could work together on different portions, and SS Electric and Engelkes Electric indicated a willingness to partner. Because two vendors submitted identical bids and questions remain about how to structure a contract with multiple contractors, County Attorney Travis Smith was asked to provide legal guidance; the board tabled the item to the Dec. 2 agenda pending his advice.

No contract award or funding reallocation was approved at the meeting. Auditor’s staff noted miscellaneous funds may be available to cover an overage while still proceeding with other planned projects, but no formal budget transfer was adopted on Nov. 25.