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Ellsworth City selects KB Archaeological Consulting for cultural study, contingent on landowner permission

Ellsworth City Council · January 14, 2025
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Summary

The council accepted KB Archaeological Consulting as the preferred consultant for a cultural/archaeological study, contingent on reference checks and landowner access, and named K&K Environmental as a second choice.

Ellsworth City Council accepted a proposal from KB Archaeological Consulting to perform a cultural/archaeological study related to planned city work, contingent on reference checks and permission from property owners for site access.

Council discussed bid prices and noted variation among the proposals; some respondents included the Kansas State Historical Society submission step in their bids, which raised questions about potential added costs. Councilor Tyler moved to accept KB Archaeological Consulting as the first choice with K&K Environmental LLC as the second choice, contingent on references and landowner access; council approved the motion and authorized payment from the designated account.

Staff will proceed with reference checks and seek landowner permissions before work begins.