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County awards $1.24M contract for Lake River Estates street repairs
Summary
Allen County awarded Milestone Contractors, LP a $1,239,707.50 contract for 2026 concrete street repairs in Lake River Estates after receiving four bids; the engineer’s estimate was $1,484,331.00. Commissioners approved the award 3-0 on May 8, 2026.
Allen County Commissioners on May 8, 2026, approved awarding the 2026 Lake River Estates concrete street repairs contract to Milestone Contractors, LP for $1,239,707.50. Highway Director Bill Hartman reported that four bids were received and that the engineer’s estimate was $1,484,331.00.
Hartman presented the recommendation from county staff to accept the lowest responsive bid. Commissioners moved and seconded the motion to approve the award; the motion carried 3-0. The approval authorizes Milestone to begin project scheduling and to coordinate construction permits and traffic controls with county staff and impacted residents.
Project details: the county record shows the low bid of $1,239,707.50 and an engineer’s estimate of $1,484,331.00, indicating the contract was awarded materially under estimate. The Highway Department will manage contract administration and inspection during construction.
