County approves paving contracts for EMA and coroner parking lots

Don Erniek of the county highway department reported results of an April 15 letting for two resurfacing projects. For the EMA parking lot the bids were Universal Asphalt at $28,384.02 and Advanced Asphalt at $33,397.20; the department recommended awarding to Universal Asphalt for $28,384.02. The committee approved the recommendation by motion and recorded a roll‑call concurrence.

For the forensic center (coroner) parking lot in Oglesby the bids were Universal Asphalt at $49,001.79 and Advanced Asphalt at $48,358.60. Highway staff recommended awarding to Advanced Asphalt at $48,358.60, pending committee concurrence; the committee approved that recommendation. Committee discussion clarified that sidewalks and some curb/gutter work were removed from the letting and would be handled by the highway department; the city of Oglesby has agreed to contribute up to $5,000 toward the front portion of curb/sidewalk repairs.

Motions to approve both awards were made, seconded and carried; the highway department will coordinate pre‑paving subgrade and curb/gutter repairs before contractor mobilization.