Weld County commissioners approve contracts, road closures and proclamations

Weld County commissioners on Monday, May 4, approved a series of contracts and resolutions intended to support roadwork, procurement and county programs, including a $1,346,734 paving fabric award, a cooperative tire purchase capped at $750,000 and several temporary road closures for paving and bridge repairs.

The board unanimously adopted motions by voice vote on multiple items. Toby Taylor of the county purchasing division told the commission the public works department received a single qualified bid for paving fabric and recommended awarding bid B260005 to Vance Brothers “in an amount not to exceed $1,346,734.” The board approved that award after a motion from Commissioner Kevin Ross and a second from Commissioner Lynette Peppler.

Also approved was a cooperative (piggyback) purchase of tires, tire supplies and repair services from CMC Tire LLC using Larimer County’s source bid; purchasing recommended a not-to-exceed amount of $750,000 through Nov. 28, 2026. Commissioners approved the resolution on a motion by Commissioner Ross and second by Commissioner Perry Buck.

Public works presented three temporary road closures related to paving and bridge projects. Amy Mucchi of public works said the County Road 46½ closure between County Roads 17 and 19 will run May 11–29 to allow paving that aligns a county segment with Johnstown’s already paved portion. The board also approved a…