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Waseca County awards three paving contracts, citing federal and state grant support
Summary
Waseca County approved awards for three road and pavement projects: County Road 3 to Crane Creek Asphalt ($1,081,561.40), Highway 14 to Nielsen Blacktopping ($1,695,594.08), and fairgrounds paving to WW Blacktop ($75,566.20). Staff said grants (HSIP, LRIP and other state funds) will cover a substantial portion of costs.
The Waseca County Board approved three construction contracts covering a roughly 6.7-mile corridor shoulder-paving project, a Highway 14 shoulder-paving project and fairground pavement rehabilitation.
For County Road 3 (Legion Lake Road), staff reported three bids were received and that Crane Creek Asphalt submitted the low responsive bid of $1,081,561.40, roughly 15% under the engineer's $1,270,000 estimate. Staff said up to $750,000 in federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds will be available for eligible work, with local construction funds covering the remainder; the board approved the recommended award.
On Highway 14, staff said a combination of HSIP, Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) and other state funds produced about $1.4 million in grant support. Nielsen Blacktopping submitted the low responsive bid of $1,695,594.08 (about 11% under the engineer's estimate). The board approved award to Nielsen and discussed coordinating project schedules so contractors do not conflict.
At the fairgrounds, WW Blacktop submitted a low bid of $75,566.20 for pavement rehabilitation; staff said the work is budgeted and planned for completion in May, weather permitting, and the board approved the award.
Staff and commissioners noted that many bids have come in under engineer estimates this season, creating potential opportunities but also raising staffing constraints for project management. The county engineer also reminded the board that major bridge work depends on state bridge-bond funds and legislative timing.
