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Commissioners address complaints about allegedly substandard gravel from Bob Weaver Construction
Summary
Residents and county staff reported that gravel supplied by the low bidder, Bob Weaver Construction, performed poorly after rain; commissioners directed staff to document labor and materials used to replace the material and to reach out to the contractor for remediation or discussion of damages.
Residents and county staff presented complaints that gravel (used as road surfacing) purchased from the low bidder, Bob Weaver Construction, is of poor quality and has failed in multiple locations.
Commissioners reviewed photographs and letters from affected residents and discussed options: having county crews remove the suspect material and replace it with new gravel, tracking labor hours and equipment use as damages, and sending written notices to the contractor. One participant summarized the situation: "I think it's clear that there's poor quality gravel," and urged the county to inventory the material and keep it in the county yard to control remediation.
County staff said they would continue attempts to contact Bob Weaver by phone and text; commissioners directed staff to document labor/equipment hours and replacement material quantities so the county can seek reimbursement or pursue other remedies if the contractor does not respond. Commissioners also noted the possibility of inspection of the material beyond photographs to substantiate claims prior to litigation.
The commission closed the agenda item for now but said they would reopen the matter if the contractor returns contact. Staff will schedule on-site inspections and track costs.
