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Murray County authorizes bid specifications for motor pool garage; bids to open Jan. 20, 2026
Summary
The board approved advertisement of bid documents for a 30-by-90-foot insulated motor pool garage (estimated $200,000) and set Jan. 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. as the bid opening; an alternate bid for a shell-only option was requested.
Murray County commissioners authorized staff Dec. 16 to advertise bid specifications for a proposed 30' x 90' motor pool garage to house county fleet vehicles. The county has completed preliminary construction drawings and secured a conditional use permit from the City. The proposed structure includes a wood frame, full insulation, seven overhead doors, mechanical and electrical systems, interior trench drains and a full exterior apron. An alternate bid for a shell-only option (building shell, gravel lot and seven doors) was requested to provide a lower-cost comparison.
The board clarified that this approval authorizes only solicitation of bids to determine actual costs; the board may decline to proceed after reviewing returned bids. Staff estimated an approximate construction cost of $200,000, which is included in the 2026 preliminary budget. Commissioners set the bid opening for Jan. 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the regular board meeting.
Why this matters: a dedicated motor pool garage can extend vehicle life, improve maintenance efficiency and centralize fleet operations. The alternate-bid request gives the county flexibility should bids exceed the budgeted estimate.
Next steps: Public advertisement of bid documents, receipt of bids, and a future board decision whether to award a contract after bid review.
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