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Cleveland County accepts $6.88M bid for landfill Cell IV expansion
Summary
The Board unanimously awarded the Self McNeilly Landfill Phase IV expansion to Earnhardt Grading, Inc. for $6,879,577.30; the project will create a 12.7-acre lined cell with about 400,000 cubic yards of excavation and is expected to add 7–10 years of capacity.
Cleveland County commissioners on Jan. 20 accepted the low bid from Earnhardt Grading, Inc. to construct Cell IV of the Self McNeilly Landfill and authorized staff to proceed with construction.
Finance Director Philip Steffen told the board that five bids were opened Dec. 11, 2025, and reviewed by the county’s consulting engineer, Garrett & Moore, Inc., which determined all submissions were responsive. The recommended contract award to Earnhardt Grading totals $6,879,577.30. The project scope includes construction of a 12.7‑acre lined landfill cell, approximately 400,000 cubic yards of soil excavation, installation of a low-permeability compacted soil liner, a geosynthetic clay liner, HDPE membrane, fabric cushions, stone protective cover in select areas, leachate collection piping and stormwater controls.
Solid Waste Director Josh Davis described a modified design that uses soil as the primary protective layer across most of the cell while placing stone in the lowest sump area to improve drainage and protect the liner; the approach balances cost and long-term performance. Commissioners discussed cost, anticipated lifespan and regulatory compliance; staff estimated the new cell will provide roughly seven to ten years of additional disposal capacity and take about one year to construct. The board voted unanimously on a motion by Commissioner Johnny Hutchins, seconded by Commissioner Doug Bridges, to accept the Earnhardt bid and proceed with construction.
