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Bonneville County opens bids for 49th North widening; two bids received
Summary
Bonneville County Public Works opened sealed bids April 28 for the 49th North Hammond Road to 45th East widening project, receiving two proposals and closing the bid process; staff also presented a CEI contract (one estimate) and reported two right-of-way settlement amounts tied to the project.
Bonneville County Public Works opened sealed bids on April 28 for the 49th North Hammond Road to 45th East widening project and reported two proposals were received.
Assistant Director David read the published advertisement for bids, noting sealed proposals were to be received at the Bonneville County Commissioner's office and that bids would be opened and evaluated on April 28, 2026. Public Works Director Lance Bates told the meeting two firms submitted proposals: Piper Corporation and HK Contractors.
Bates reported the apparent bid totals and bid-bond details: the bid bond requirement is 5 percent of the total bid, addenda 1–3 were signed by both bidders, and the two transcribed bid amounts listed in the record were $13,894,444 and $13,645,669. Staff said an engineering review team will evaluate the proposals and bring recommendations back to the weekly meeting.
Separately, the board considered a contract for construction engineering and inspection (CEI) on the 49th North widening. Staff said only a single estimate was received for the CEI scope. Assistant Director David moved to review and approve the CEI contract; Lance Bates seconded the motion and the board voted "Aye" and recorded "Motion carried." The meeting record does not include a roll-call tally.
Two administrative right-of-way settlements tied to the widening were announced: parcel 36 (owners listed in the record as Chad and Henry Allen) for $160,000 and parcel 40 (owners listed as Daryl and Gina Kerr) for $172,000. A motion to approve the settlements was made and seconded and the record shows the motion carried with "Aye" votes.
The record indicates staff expects a formal engineering evaluation of bid proposals to be presented at a future weekly meeting and that right-of-way work will continue while acquisitions are completed.
Next steps: staff will complete the engineering review of bid proposals, report findings to the commission, and proceed with required administrative steps for the CEI contract and right-of-way settlements.
