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Murray County awards $2.16 million contract for County Ditch 41 improvement to 605 Companies
Summary
Bolton & Menk recommended the low bid from 605 Companies for the County Ditch 41 improvement; the board approved the $2,158,339 contract and authorized limited change-order authority to the engineer and county staff.
MURRAY COUNTY, Minn. — Murray County commissioners on April 21 approved a $2,158,339 contract with 605 Companies of Sioux Falls, S.D., to improve County Ditch 41, following a recommendation from county engineering consultant Bolton & Menk.
Engineer Shaun Luker told the board six proposals were received on April 16 and that the low bid from 605 Companies was roughly 31% below the engineering estimate with contingency. Bolton & Menk reported the low bidder had submitted required documentation and that rebidding was unlikely to yield more competitive proposals.
The board voted to award the contract to 605 Companies and separately approved a motion authorizing Bolton & Menk and county staff member Travis Radke to negotiate, sign and proceed with change orders up to $20,000 without returning to the board. The contractor anticipates beginning work in June 2026.
Why it matters: The ditch improvement is a major drainage project for Murray County; awarding the contract begins the procurement-to-construction phase and establishes the county’s delegated authority for small, time-sensitive change orders needed during construction.
What was said: Engineer Shaun Luker described the bid results and recommended awarding the project to the low bidder. Commissioner Dennis Welgraven said he reviewed the contractor’s background; a motion to award the contract was made, seconded and passed.
Next steps: Bolton & Menk and county staff will finalize contract paperwork and coordinate a June start. Any change orders above the $20,000 delegated limit will require board approval.
