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Chair recuses; Commission approves $3.335 million Mobridge area surface treatment

South Dakota Transportation Commission · April 9, 2026
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Summary

Chair Austin Simons recused himself from consideration of bid #5; the Commission, with the gavel held by Vice‑chair Chris Frick, approved a $3,335,164.09 surface treatment contract for the Mobridge area to Jensen Rock & Sand, Inc.

Chairman Austin Simons disclosed a potential conflict on Item #5 of Attachment #1 and "plans to recuse himself from the discussion and vote on Item #5 of Attachment #1," then handed the gavel to Vice‑chairman Chris Frick. The record shows commissioners then considered bid #5, an Asphalt Surface Treatment for Dewey, Edmunds, Walworth, and Ziebach counties in the Mobridge area.

A motion by Commissioner Rick Vallery, seconded by Commissioner Mike Vehle, approved bid #5 to Jensen Rock & Sand, Inc. for $3,335,164.09. The meeting minutes note Simons was recused for this vote; otherwise the motion carried by roll call vote.