Commission awards $37,512 Highlandville security fence to Anchor Fence

County highway staff presented bids for a security fence around the Highlandville shop and recommended awarding the budgeted project to Anchor Fence of Springfield, the low responsive bidder at $37,512.27.

Staff explained the fence—about 374 linear feet tall at 6 feet—will enclose the useful equipment/storage area rather than the entire lot and will include one automated gate and two manual gates. The project was presented as a liability-reduction measure after staff noticed foot traffic around stored equipment and materials.

Commissioners and staff discussed scope and safety; staff said no barbed wire would be used because of nearby residences. The commission approved the award by motion, second and vocal ayes and directed staff to proceed with scheduling and contractor coordination.

The record shows the project was budgeted this year and that staff will coordinate timing with the selected contractor once the award is finalized.