County staff recommends $106,300 bid for 2026 crack-seal contract; commission approves award

County staff recommended awarding the 2026 roadway maintenance crack‑seal contract to Peckham Asphalt Paving Inc. at the company’s submitted bid of $106,300, and the Duchesne County Commission approved the award during its April 13 meeting.

A county staff member who reviewed the bids told commissioners that Peckham Asphalt came in below the engineer’s opinion of probable cost — staff estimated $130,600 — and that references and previous local and regional engineers’ experience gave confidence in the bidder’s ability to perform the work. ‘‘Our estimate was a $130,600,’’ the staff member said, explaining why the apparent low bid was acceptable.

Staff noted that the company is roughly 50 years old and has substantial experience with crack sealing and parking-lot work as well as a record of roadway projects in higher-traffic areas. The staff recommendation said the county expected a notice of award to be sent to commissioners’ email for signature.

Following the presentation and brief questions about the bid tabulation and probable cost grid, a motion was made and the commission approved the contract as presented. Staff said it would attempt to deliver the notice of award that day for signature and contract execution.

The recommended award covers the 2026 crack‑seal work only; the staff presentation included the engineer’s opinion of probable cost and the bid ranking. Details about contract start date, specific road segments to be serviced, and performance bond terms were not specified in the meeting record and will be addressed in contract documents and the notice of award.