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Board approves updated cooperative agreement with U.S. Forest Service for Lamoille MSE wall
Summary
Elko County approved an updated cooperative agreement and authorized bidding on a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall project tied to previous flood damage; the Forest Service provided additional funding and the county will initially fund work and seek reimbursement.
The Elko County Board of Commissioners voted to ratify an updated cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service for construction of a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall along county roads affected by a prior flood.
County roads staff explained the Forest Service added roughly $300,000 in funding to the project and that the county will act as cash cooperator — fronting the work and then seeking reimbursement from the federal partner. A commissioner summarized that the total package for the project is "just a little over $1,000,000" including engineering, design and inspection costs; commissioners approved increasing the project funds as presented and authorized staff to go out to bid.
Why it matters: The work addresses flood damage and is intended to protect county road infrastructure. The decision authorizes procurement activity and local contractor participation through a public bid process.
What’s next: County staff will advertise the project for bids, receive responses, and return to the board for contract award and final authorization.
