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Commission approves two stream-bank stabilization contracts using EWP cost-share
Summary
Marion County commissioners approved single-vendor contracts with NF Construction for two stream-bank stabilization projects — Golden Rod/North Cotwood ($79,110) and 230th/Clear Creek ($87,630) — noting work must occur between Aug. 1–31 and that the EWP cost-share percentage was not verified at the meeting.
Marion County commissioners voted to award contracts to NF Construction to stabilize eroding stream banks at two sites after a rebid produced only one bidder per location.
Staff told the board the Golden Rod Road/North Cotwood project was quoted at $79,110 and the 230th/Clear Creek project at $87,630, both by NF Construction. Commissioners were told the work will be funded in part through a cost-share via the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program; the meeting record shows the exact percentage of cost-share was not verified during the discussion.
The board approved the contracts following a motion; no opposing votes were recorded on the transcript. Staff confirmed permits are in hand and that the approved construction window is Aug. 1–31 because of a protected fish season that runs through July 31. Commissioners and staff noted they can seek an extension if necessary but expected the work could be completed within the four-week window.
Commissioners expressed relief at receiving at least one bid after the rebid process. The county will proceed with contract execution and coordinate timing with regulatory and permitting constraints.
Next steps: contract finalization with NF Construction and scheduling the August work window; staff will verify and document the EWP cost-share percentage before final contract close-out.
