Clay County approves drone, plow, radios and several final road contracts; renews landfill leachate agreement
November 25, 2025 | Clay County, Minnesota
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Clay County commissioners approved several procurement and contract items during their Nov. 25 meeting.
County Engineer Justin presented a drone purchase for bridge inspection and related training that the board approved on a motion by Commissioner Abbier. The drone package is intended to support inspections and survey tasks; Justin said the Part 107 training and an online portal were included in the quote.
The board approved purchasing a plow for highway Unit 100 for $11,389 from Burt’s Truck Equipment in Moorhead; staff said funds were available in the 2025 equipment budget and the plow will enter the county’s internal service fleet.
Corey, landfill technician, asked the board to approve a new two‑way radio system for the landfill after a summer incident highlighted comms gaps. The board approved the $9,939.53 purchase from Mid States; the system will supply seven units (including two handhelds) and a base station to improve on‑site communications and interoperability with the RRC.
On contract vouchers, the board approved a final voucher for the Holly LRIP project (Hauge Inc.) to close out payments and an overage explanation tied to unexpected soft spots; the board also approved a federal‑aid final voucher for Casa 11 (concrete pavement rehab and diamond grind) with a final amount of $1,182,055.48 to reflect additional work and heat‑related buckling.
The board approved renewing an annual leachate disposal contract with Pelican; the only change from last year is a $2 per 1,000‑gallon increase (about $0.02 per gallon), which staff said keeps rates cheaper than alternatives.
All purchases and contracts were approved by motions and voice votes, with no recorded roll‑call dissent noted in the meeting transcript for these items.
County Engineer Justin presented a drone purchase for bridge inspection and related training that the board approved on a motion by Commissioner Abbier. The drone package is intended to support inspections and survey tasks; Justin said the Part 107 training and an online portal were included in the quote.
The board approved purchasing a plow for highway Unit 100 for $11,389 from Burt’s Truck Equipment in Moorhead; staff said funds were available in the 2025 equipment budget and the plow will enter the county’s internal service fleet.
Corey, landfill technician, asked the board to approve a new two‑way radio system for the landfill after a summer incident highlighted comms gaps. The board approved the $9,939.53 purchase from Mid States; the system will supply seven units (including two handhelds) and a base station to improve on‑site communications and interoperability with the RRC.
On contract vouchers, the board approved a final voucher for the Holly LRIP project (Hauge Inc.) to close out payments and an overage explanation tied to unexpected soft spots; the board also approved a federal‑aid final voucher for Casa 11 (concrete pavement rehab and diamond grind) with a final amount of $1,182,055.48 to reflect additional work and heat‑related buckling.
The board approved renewing an annual leachate disposal contract with Pelican; the only change from last year is a $2 per 1,000‑gallon increase (about $0.02 per gallon), which staff said keeps rates cheaper than alternatives.
All purchases and contracts were approved by motions and voice votes, with no recorded roll‑call dissent noted in the meeting transcript for these items.
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