Dunn County highway staff recommended awarding the 2026 seal-coat aggregate contract to Haas on Jan. 7 after reviewing three proposals.
Staff (Speaker 3) said the county requested pricing for both delivered material and FOB pickup, and that Milestone Materials submitted the lowest price but for pea gravel rather than the blue granite the county has preferred for longevity and appearance. "I would say based on, my recommendation, I would I would say we would, accept Haas's proposal based on our cost," Speaker 3 said.
The committee considered haul logistics, material quality, and loader/delivery responsibilities; staff noted that picking up a lower-cost material could require county loaders and operators, which would offset apparent savings. Speaker 6 moved to award the contract to Haas, Speaker 1 seconded, and the committee approved the motion on a voice vote.
What happens next: staff will proceed with contract arrangements and coordinate delivery schedules for the 2026 chip-seal season.