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Mercer County withholds $518,315.59 Astech payment over Highway 27 work quality concerns
Summary
Mercer County commissioners agreed to hold payment of an Astech invoice for $518,315.59 for Highway 27 chipping until questions about the quality of work and possible liquidated damages are resolved.
During regular business the Mercer County Commission discussed the Highway 27 road chipping project and agreed to withhold payment on an Astech Corporation invoice for $518,315.59 pending answers to questions about the quality of work and whether liquidated damages should be assessed.
The minutes record that concerns about workmanship and liquidated damages were raised; the board instructed staff to seek clarifications before approving payment. The board later approved all other listed vendor bills except the Astech invoice.
No additional details about the alleged deficiencies or the contractor’s response are contained in the meeting minutes. The record shows the decision to hold the payment was taken as a risk-management step while the county follows up on quality and contract compliance issues.
