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Chair: All bids for Dutch John Airport pavement project exceed county budget; staff to seek options
Summary
Commissioners opened sealed bids for the Dutch John 2026 pavement preservation project; every responsive bid exceeded the project budget (about $170,000). Staff will evaluate the proposals and consult the Division of Aeronautics about funding or an emergency exception.
The Daggett County Commission opened sealed bids for the Dutch John Airport 2026 pavement preservation project and found that all bids exceeded the project's budget. The Board heard multiple proposals, including one from Highlight Airfield Services LLC "in the amount of $282,386.50," and noted the lowest bids remain well above the budgeted figure of about $170,000.
Commissioners and staff discussed next steps. A county staff member said they would review the packets and "let me evaluate it. Let me talk to the division of aeronautics, and then I'll report back," and the commission instructed staff to explore whether the Division of Aeronautics can provide assistance, whether an emergency allowance applies, or whether the project should be advanced to the Capital Improvement Board (CIB) for additional funding. The commission emphasized timing constraints for crack-sealing work, noting the work ideally needs completion by the end of June.
The chair and staff confirmed receipt dates and delivery methods on several bids and noted some packages lacked time stamps; staff will document receipt timing during the formal review. No award was made; staff will return with recommendations after vetting the bids and consulting external funding sources.
