Monroe County awards $2.17M Community Crossing paving contract; NDOT trims local match on separate road project
January 22, 2026 | Monroe County, Indiana
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The Monroe County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 22 approved awarding Community Crossing matching grant paving projects to Milestone for $2,169,377.90, charging economic development and motor vehicle highway funds.
Staff reported that sealed bids were opened Jan. 15 and that Milestone was the lowest, most responsive, responsible bidder. "Sealed bids were open on January 15 at the commissioner's regularly scheduled meeting. 4 sealed bids were received, and we would like to award the lowest most responsive responsible bidder of Milestone," said Miss Ridge.
The board also received an update on the Eagleson Bridal replacement project. Miss Ridge said Beatty Construction will be awarded that contract and that the Indiana Department of Transportation provided extra funding, reducing Monroe County’s match from about $1,000,000 to roughly $160,000 (approximately a 3.5% county match), and that the county assumed project management using federal funds. Commissioners thanked staff and NDOT for the additional funding and noted the fiscal benefit to taxpayers.
The board took no public comment on the award and approved the Community Crossing motion by roll call, 3–0 (Commissioners Thomas, Jones and Madera voting yes). Fund numbers listed for the Community Crossing award were 11, 1112 and 1176; the award was presented at $2,169,377.90.
County staff said the next steps are standard procurement closeout and contract execution with the successful bidder. The board did not amend the award in the meeting.
Staff reported that sealed bids were opened Jan. 15 and that Milestone was the lowest, most responsive, responsible bidder. "Sealed bids were open on January 15 at the commissioner's regularly scheduled meeting. 4 sealed bids were received, and we would like to award the lowest most responsive responsible bidder of Milestone," said Miss Ridge.
The board also received an update on the Eagleson Bridal replacement project. Miss Ridge said Beatty Construction will be awarded that contract and that the Indiana Department of Transportation provided extra funding, reducing Monroe County’s match from about $1,000,000 to roughly $160,000 (approximately a 3.5% county match), and that the county assumed project management using federal funds. Commissioners thanked staff and NDOT for the additional funding and noted the fiscal benefit to taxpayers.
The board took no public comment on the award and approved the Community Crossing motion by roll call, 3–0 (Commissioners Thomas, Jones and Madera voting yes). Fund numbers listed for the Community Crossing award were 11, 1112 and 1176; the award was presented at $2,169,377.90.
County staff said the next steps are standard procurement closeout and contract execution with the successful bidder. The board did not amend the award in the meeting.
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