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Calhoun County commissioners approve road contracts, federal bridge funding and $4.7M in claims
Summary
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved multiple Road Department contracts — including hot-mix asphalt pickup and environmental/materials testing agreements — a federal-aid contract for two bridge replacements with an estimated $300,000 county match, a privately funded road work agreement on 29 Mile Road, and $4,728,198.09 in claims payable.
Calhoun County commissioners voted unanimously on March 5 to approve a set of Road Department contract awards, accept federal funding for two bridge replacements and authorize a privately funded repair agreement for 29 Mile Road, and to approve $4,728,198.09 in claims payable.
The board approved RFP#102-26 for hot mix asphalt (HMA) pick-up contracts intended to supply patching materials that must meet Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) specifications; the bid recommends selecting two vendors to ensure supply and allow required materials testing. The motion to approve the HMA bid award (Res.031-2026) was moved by Comr. Matt Saxton and seconded by Comr. Al Morehart and passed on a 7–0 roll-call vote.
Commissioners also approved RFP#104-26 for on-demand environmental services and material testing for the 2026 construction season (Res.032-2026). County Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott said the recommended vendor, SME, was selected using a scoring matrix and must comply with MDOT standards. The motion carried 7–0.
The board authorized a…
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