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Mixed bidding on CH50 and CH55 bridges: one low bid, one project without bidders; committee authorizes quote solicitation
Summary
The county received a single low bid for the CH50 bridge ($497,902 from Kernen Construction) and no bids for CH55 (estimated $1.5M); the committee authorized the engineer to solicit quotes for CH55 to keep the project on this year’s schedule.
County Engineer Matt Miller reported that the CH50 replacement received one bid—Kernen Construction’s low bid of $497,902, roughly matching the $500,000 estimate—while CH55 received no bids and has an estimated construction cost of $1.5 million. Miller outlined options including rebidding, soliciting quotes or approaching contractors directly; the committee approved asking for quotes for CH55 and reviewing them with County Board leadership and administration.
Miller said rebidding could push the CH55 project into next year and that soliciting quotes may be faster, though it could still yield prices the county declines. Committee members pressed on timing, shared-cost questions with Whiteside County for CH50, and were told Whiteside is paying half of CH50’s construction cost.
