Board approves resurfacing, waterline replacement and other contracts totaling multiple millions
May 28, 2026 | Lake County, Ohio
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The board approved multiple public-works and finance items during its regular meeting, including contract awards, final payments and budget adjustments.
The engineer recommended awarding the Lake County Resurfacing Project 2026 contract to Giaga Highway Company; the board moved, seconded and approved the award on roll call. The utilities department requested release of final retainage ($27,454) and acceptance of a three-year maintenance bond ($67,653.88) for the Solid Waste Facility wheelwash system project with Cook Paving & Construction Co. Inc.; that action passed on roll call.
The board approved plans, specifications and an estimate of cost ($1,558,152) for the Glen View and Tarbell Waterline Replacement Project (Project 477W 2024) and authorized advertising for bids with a June 24, 2026 opening. A resolution certifying unpaid water sums and administrative charges to the Lake County Auditor was also approved.
In finance business, commissioners approved payment of bills totaling $2,622,593.14 and purchase orders totaling $548,349.30, plus resolutions to increase and transfer appropriations across accounts; the motions passed without discussion.
The Commissioner's Office was authorized to advertise for bids for a firearms tool marks comparison microscope for the Lake County Crime Laboratory (bid opening July 15, 2026). The board also accepted an appointment to the Senior Citizen Advisory Panel and handled routine departmental reports and announcements.
The engineer recommended awarding the Lake County Resurfacing Project 2026 contract to Giaga Highway Company; the board moved, seconded and approved the award on roll call. The utilities department requested release of final retainage ($27,454) and acceptance of a three-year maintenance bond ($67,653.88) for the Solid Waste Facility wheelwash system project with Cook Paving & Construction Co. Inc.; that action passed on roll call.
The board approved plans, specifications and an estimate of cost ($1,558,152) for the Glen View and Tarbell Waterline Replacement Project (Project 477W 2024) and authorized advertising for bids with a June 24, 2026 opening. A resolution certifying unpaid water sums and administrative charges to the Lake County Auditor was also approved.
In finance business, commissioners approved payment of bills totaling $2,622,593.14 and purchase orders totaling $548,349.30, plus resolutions to increase and transfer appropriations across accounts; the motions passed without discussion.
The Commissioner's Office was authorized to advertise for bids for a firearms tool marks comparison microscope for the Lake County Crime Laboratory (bid opening July 15, 2026). The board also accepted an appointment to the Senior Citizen Advisory Panel and handled routine departmental reports and announcements.
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