Redwood County awards $481,218 asphalt contract to Flint Hills, approves multiple road agreements

The Redwood County Board of Commissioners on March 17 approved several road and maintenance contracts for 2026. Commissioner Corey Theis moved and Commissioner Bob Van Hee seconded a unanimous vote to award asphalt supply and delivery for the 2026 season to Flint Hills in the amount of $481,218. The minutes include alternate bids from H.G. Meigs ($476,857.21/$527,472.06), Jebro, Inc. ($582,968.62/$618,718.62) and Flint Hills ($445,468.00/$481,218.00), which were listed in the bid summary.

The Board also unanimously approved Crossing Replacement Agreements with the Twin Cities & Western Railroad Company for multiple county state-aid highways, authorized execution of the agreements by the Board Chair and County Administrator, and approved a three-year mowing and ground maintenance contract with Smith Lawn Care Co. for $29,850 (no other quotes received). The Board approved a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the City of Sanborn for reconstruction of CSAH 115 beginning summer 2026, and approved a Permit and Road Use Agreement with Northern States Power Company, authorizing signatures by county officials.

Motions on these items were recorded as unanimous; the minutes do not list further contingencies or implementation timelines beyond the CSAH 115 summer-2026 start noted for reconstruction.