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Koochiching County awards striping and crack‑seal contracts for 2026 road maintenance
Summary
The board awarded CP 2026‑01 (striping) to Sir Lines Lot for $62,958.87 and CP 2026‑02 (crack seal and mastic repair) to Northwest Asphalt for $289,988.40, both approved unanimously; staff said those bids were substantially under the engineer's estimates.
The Koochiching County Board of Commissioners voted June 16 to award two highway maintenance contracts for 2026: CP 2026‑01 (striping) to Sir Lines Lot and CP 2026‑02 (annual crack‑seal and mastic repair) to Northwest Asphalt.
Highway staff told the board that only one bid was received for the striping project; Sir Lines Lot bid $62,958.87, roughly 70% of the engineer's estimate. Board members approved the award and authorized the county chair, auditor/treasurer and county attorney to sign contract documents.
On the crack‑seal and mastic repair project, staff reported an engineer's estimate of about $334,986.70. Northwest Asphalt submitted the low and best‑value bid at $289,988.40, approximately 87% of the estimate; five bidders competed overall. The board approved awarding CP 2026‑02 to Northwest Asphalt by unanimous vote.
Commissioners discussed contractor sources and methods, with members noting striping equipment and the use of grinding paint into surfaces on construction projects to extend striping life. Staff said contractors operate statewide and that pricing patterns typically show a few firms competitively under the estimate while others bid higher.
Both contract awards were approved during the meeting; county staff and the highway department will proceed with contract execution. Specific roads to be serviced under the contracts were not enumerated in the meeting record.
