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Board awards $2.16 million contract for County Ditch No. 41, approves $20,000 change-order limit
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Summary
The Murray County Board awarded a $2,158,339 contract to 605 Companies of Sioux Falls for County Ditch No. 41 and authorized county staff and engineers to approve change orders up to $20,000 to speed small adjustments. The award followed a report that the low bid was about 31% below the engineer's estimate.
The Murray County Board voted to award the County Ditch No. 41 construction contract to 605 Companies of Sioux Falls for $2,158,339 after a report that the low bid was substantially below the county engineer's estimate.
Sean, who presented the bid opening, told the board the county received six proposals and that the low bid was roughly 31% under the engineer's estimate. "The low bidder was 605 Companies out of Sioux Falls," he said, and confirmed the bidder had provided the required documents and appeared responsive. Sean said it was unlikely rebidding would yield more competitive bids and recommended the board proceed with awarding the contract.
Board members asked about reference checks, the contractor's work schedule and the contracting timeline. Sean said the county typically takes about a month to complete the contract process once the notice of award is issued and that the contractor estimated a June start. He also explained that the county would require payment and performance bonds and proof of insurance before a contract could be finalized.
After awarding the contract, the board approved a separate motion allowing Bolton & Menk and the county ditch inspector to approve change orders up to $20,000 "to kind of speed up the process" for small adjustments without returning to the full board.
The motions passed by voice vote. The board recorded no roll-call tallies in the transcript.