Neosho awards street resurfacing contract and approves nearly $495,000 for event traffic barricades

The Neosho City Council approved two public‑works procurement items: staff recommended awarding bid packages for street surface work and approved purchase of mobile vehicle barrier systems to enhance safety at large public events and temporary closures.

Public works presenter Noah described the paving package as approximately 1.1 miles of asphalt overlay and 3.2 miles of microsurfacing. Bid A (overlays) yielded three offers: Lemons ($204,241.10), Emery Sapp & Sons Inc. ($249,608.32) and Apex Central Inc. ($234,192.85). Staff recommended awarding Bid A to Blevins at $204,241.10. Bid B (microsurfacing) produced a single responsive bid from Vance Brothers for $241,518.88; staff recommended awarding that bid as well. Council moved to approve both awards.

Separately, staff requested authorization to purchase three trailer‑mounted modular vehicle barrier systems (three trailers with 60 units each), certified to ASTM standards and designated under the DHS Safety Act. The total purchase price, including freight and training, is $494,964; the item was budgeted at $481,000, and staff said some funds budgeted for removable bollards could offset the difference. Council moved and, after discussion about usage and storage, approved the barricade purchase; the clerk recorded the motion as passed 6–0.

Council asked operational questions about when street work would occur (staff estimated timing dependent on contractor schedules, with typical months around August–September for overlay work) and whether the microsurfacing and overlays need to be scheduled together (staff said they may be done at different times). Staff also explained the microsurfacing product is a finer sealer that dries faster and allows quicker public access than slurry seal.

The council approved the procurement actions on the consent/regular agenda; staff will proceed with contracting and scheduling with the recommended vendors.