Property committee awards $34,626 carpet contract for administration building, approves routine business

Chairperson Jon Kuhlow presided over the Sheboygan County Property Committee meeting on Feb. 25, 2025, where the committee approved routine business and awarded a procurement contract for facility improvements.

The committee voted 4-0 to award a $34,626.04 contract to Dulmes Décor to replace carpet in the County Clerk and the Planning & Conservation offices. Supervisor Gerald Jorgensen moved to approve the bid award and Supervisor John Nelson seconded; the motion carried unanimously, as recorded in the minutes.

The committee also approved the minutes of the Feb. 11, 2025 meeting (motion by Supervisor Gerald Jorgensen; seconded by Supervisor John Nelson) and approved vouchers as presented (motion by Supervisor Brian Smith; seconded by Supervisor John Nelson); both motions carried 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 PM after a motion to adjourn by Supervisor John Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Brian Smith.

The minutes state that only one contractor attended the required pre-bid meeting and submitted a bid; the recorded low bidder was Dulmes Décor at $34,626.04. The minutes do not indicate any committee discussion or disclosure about a potential relationship between the vendor and county staff who share a similar surname (Kevin Dulmes is listed in the minutes as Director, Building Services). The minutes do not state any conflict-of-interest determination or recusals related to the award.

The committee scheduled its next meeting for Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Room 302 of the Sheboygan County Administration Building.