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Commission awards Bellfield bridge replacement contract to Edward H. Schwartz
Summary
After opening four bids for a Bellfield box‑culvert/bridge replacement, Stark County commissioners accepted the apparent low bid from Edward H. Schwartz ($1,332,332) citing late‑season surcharges and flex funding alignment.
Stark County commissioners accepted a low bid of $1,332,332 from Edward H. Schwartz Construction for the Bellfield box‑culvert/bridge replacement after opening four competitive bids July 7.
County engineering staff read four bids: Central Specialties ($1,550,306.91), Edward H. Schwartz ($1,332,332.00), Gladden Construction ($1,334,572.32) and an adjusted Martin Construction bid ($1,398,332.87). The county engineer said the bids exceed the engineer’s estimate of $1,175,907.50, attributing the gap primarily to late‑season paving surcharges and the expedited need for the box culvert to meet a November completion window.
The project uses North Dakota DOT flex funding; the engineer noted the county’s submitted flex‑funding construction estimate of about $1.338 million aligns with the apparent low bid. Commissioners moved to accept the low bid and award the contract to Edward H. Schwartz; the motion passed by roll‑call vote.
The county will proceed with notice of award paperwork and coordination with the contractor on schedule and procurement compliance. Staff said they would sign the award documents and return for contract execution and project mobilization steps.
Commissioners discussed the importance of the schedule and the premium for late‑season work; the engineer confirmed he will monitor costs and contract timelines during construction.
