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Commissioners weigh three bids for county wage study as costs vary
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Summary
The Houghton County Board discussed proposals from Gallagher ($38,500), MGT (reduced to $12,000) and a third vendor, Mark Knottley, for a countywide wage study; staff were asked to confirm estimates and return a proposal for decision.
The Houghton County Board of Commissioners discussed competing bids for a county wage-study contract during its July 1 work session, with commissioners seeking clarified cost estimates before selecting a vendor.
Commissioner Joel Keranen said he had contacted three firms: Gallagher, which quoted $38,500 and indicated it might offer a package discount because it handles the county’s insurance; MGT, which offered to reduce its fee from $14,000 to $12,000; and a third firm associated with Mark Knottley, whose proposal Keranen said would arrive by the end of the week. Keranen asked Administrator Rheault and Teresa Hill to confirm whether any items are missing from MGT’s projections, noting MGT had not responded to earlier questions at the meeting.
Teresa Hill told the board she would obtain Knottley’s proposal and flag any gaps in the existing estimates. Administrator Rheault participated in the discussion and will be part of the follow-up to ensure the county receives comparable, complete proposals.
No formal motion or vote occurred; commissioners directed staff to gather the missing documentation and present the proposals for review at a future meeting.