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Committee moves to award March 6 bids despite an expected protest and a recorded opposition
Summary
The committee considered bids opened March 6, 2026, and approved a motion to award the listed bids subject to highway commissioner concurrence; staff reported a protest expected from the second-low bidder on one project and the recorded roll call included one vocal opposition and an abstention.
Dave Anderson reported that several bids opened the prior Friday and that most items are ready for award. He said one project will not be taken up today because the second low bidder has signaled an intent to protest; staff will work with the county attorney to address the protest over the next month.
The committee then considered a motion to award the bids received March 6, 2026, as presented and subject to highway‑commissioner concurrence. The motion was moved and seconded. During the vote an attendee recorded "I opposed" and an abstention was noted; the chair acknowledged those votes and the motion carried to award the bids as presented.
Next steps: Staff will coordinate with the highway commissioner and county attorney to finalize awards and to resolve the expected bid protest on the one deferred project.
