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Carroll County approves $51,975 demolition and asbestos-abatement contract for farm buildings
Summary
The county awarded the low responsive bid plus asbestos abatement and testing for removal of a cow barn and mulch barn at a total of $51,975, within the capital improvement budgeted amount of $52,000; the contract includes sampling and removal work.
Carroll County commissioners approved a contract totaling $51,975 to demolish two county farm buildings and complete asbestos sampling and abatement.
Staff reported the low demolition bid was $37,800; when asbestos sampling and abatement costs were added the assembled total reached $51,975, which is within the project’s capital improvement plan budget of $52,000. Commissioners asked for comparisons to the other bidders and for transparency on what was included in each bid; staff indicated the company's asbestos pricing varied and that one bidder (Apex) had left abatement to be negotiated after surveying.
A commissioner moved to award the contract, the motion was seconded, and commissioners approved the award by voice vote. The motion and subsequent discussion noted that testing costs (reported at $750 in the provided quote) were included in the work.
The county finance summary and capital improvement plan figures were discussed as a check against the award amount. Staff said they would provide the commissioners with the bids for direct comparison as requested.
The commission’s action was limited to awarding the demolition and abatement contract; no amendments to the capital plan or additional appropriations were taken at the meeting.
