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Putnam County opens annual highway bids; board asks staff to review and reports limited options on hauling damage
Summary
Commissioners opened annual highway bids from multiple vendors and referred the packets to Highway Supervisor Clint Maddox for compilation and recommendation; staff noted limited county authority to act when private haulers damage unposted roads.
The board opened annual highway bids from numerous vendors — including E3 Bridge, High Star Traffic, Martin Marietta, Marathon Petroleum, and others — and gave the bid materials to Highway Supervisor Clint Maddox to compile recommendations for the board's next meeting. Commissioners took the bids under advisement and did not award contracts at the session.
During the highway update Maddox and the board discussed liability when companies hauling materials to property they own damage county roads. County staff member Ensley responded to a board question, stating, "unless a road or bridge is posted there is nothing the county can do," signaling the county's limited enforcement options absent posted restrictions. Commissioners did not direct immediate regulatory changes; staff will bring recommendations or vendor selections forward after reviewing bid submissions.
