Commissioners approve highway department’s bid recommendations for materials and equipment

The Randolph County Board of Commissioners accepted a slate of highway department bid recommendations presented by Jay Long.

Long recommended AgVest for gasoline and diesel; Irving Materials and US Aggregate for crushed stone and gravel; Milestone Contractors for HMA/pavement materials; Great Lakes Chloride for calcium chloride; and several local firms for equipment and truck rentals. For certain categories with multiple vendors, staff recommended awarding by product need and low bid.

The board moved, seconded and approved accepting the highway department’s recommendations by voice vote. Commissioners also discussed a pending quote for a new storage barn and agreed the project will proceed from state-approved plans once a final contractor quote is received.

What was approved: the highway department’s recommended vendors and to use low-bid selection by product availability and need; staff will proceed with contract execution in accordance with county procurement processes.