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Crook County awards road contracts, approves chip-seal materials and accepts state wolf grant; board agrees to send Basics Act letter

Crook County Board of Commissioners · April 16, 2026

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Summary

Road superintendent reported bid awards for cinder crush and chip-seal materials and a June start date for chip sealing; county also accepted a $52,545.61 state wolf grant and authorized sending a template "Basics Act" letter to federal representatives.

The Crook County road department reported contract awards and material procurements and the board approved the related motions April 15.

Road superintendent Brad Haynes told commissioners he received multiple bids for cinder crush and recommended awarding the contract to the lowest responsive bidder; after the required seven-day notice period, the board approved the award. Haynes also presented a single responsive rock-crush bid from Clint Woodward Construction LLC for $180,901 and requested authorization to order chip-seal oil from Albina Asphalt at a delivered price of $531 per ton; the board approved the contracts and authorized ordering materials. The chip-seal project is scheduled to start on or about June 8, weather permitting.

Separately, finance staff reported a state wolf control grant from the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) totaling $52,545.61 for Crook County, with $14,803.69 earmarked for depredation awards and the remainder for prevention. County staff confirmed no 10% match is required for this funding cycle; the board approved the grant agreement (ODA 4688 GR).

In the manager's report, staff presented a template letter supporting the Basics Act (described in the packet as House resolution/legislative proposal 7437) that would change how some federal funds are apportioned to counties. Commissioners authorized sending the template letter, signed by the board and the road superintendent, to area congressional representatives.

Next steps: Road and finance staff will execute signed contracts, order materials for the June chip-seal schedule and file the ODA grant paperwork; administration will send the Basics Act template letter per board authorization.