Bids opened for RSID 890C paving project; board refers bids to staff

The Board of County Commissioners opened bids on Aug. 22 for RSID 890C, the 50 Fourth Street West paving project. The clerk read submitted bids and confirmed bid bonds. Recorded bid amounts in the meeting were:

- K2 Civil: $103,962.94
- Earth Movers Excavation: $96,759.72
- Askin/"Asking" Construction: (transcript contains inconsistent numbers for this entry; recorded text indicates a high value but the exact dollar figure is unclear in the record)
- Knife River: $108,087.80
- Hard Drives Construction: $85,004.69

An unidentified commissioner moved to refer the bids to staff and directed staff to report back to the board; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote with all members saying "aye." No award or contract was finalized at the meeting; the bids were referred for staff review and recommendation.

The board did not record a formal low-bid acceptance during the meeting. The referral directs staff to verify bid bonds, check compliance with specifications, and return with a recommendation.