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Nemaha County advances multiple bridge replacements with NDOR, federal funds
Summary
The Nemaha County Board approved engineering and construction steps for federally aided bridge replacements in 2016; the county adopted supplemental agreements with NDOR, authorized Mainelli Wagner and Kirkham/Michael engineering services, and later awarded construction contracts for Brock area bridges.
Nemaha County moved forward on several bridge replacement projects in 2016, combining county match dollars with state and federal aid. Commissioners adopted resolutions authorizing Mainelli Wagner Associates to study local road vacations and handle One & Six Year items, and they approved supplemental project agreements with the Nebraska Department of Roads for BRO‑7064 series bridge work.
Engineering firms provided inspections and project scoping; the board adopted construction engineering agreements and later approved the award of at least one major contract for the Brock Southwest replacement. Commissioner motions show unanimous support for moving to construction where federal funds were available; where state aid or soft match rules applied the board authorized using county soft‑match credit to keep projects on schedule. "The Board was entering into executive session to prevent needless injury to an individual," Chairman Dennis Wittmann stated during a personnel discussion that accompanied some project briefings; that practice was recorded repeatedly in minutes where staff and consultants discussed sensitive personnel or contract details.
The county also applied for small‑bridge and HRRR object‑marker grants and accepted contract change orders where necessary. Commissioners instructed staff to track federal award requirements and to prepare public notices required by interlocal agreements and right‑of‑way actions.
