Commissioners approve $7,219.50 bid to drill museum well

County staff presented a bid to drill and install a new well for the museum building. After questions about scope and timing, a commissioner moved to accept the single bid and another commissioner seconded; the board took a voice vote and the motion passed.

The accepted estimate recorded in the minutes was $7,219.50 for drilling, trenching and pump installation to connect a new well to the museum building. Commissioners discussed timing and indicated work likely would take place in the spring; staff said the contractor (Prince Drilling) would proceed once procurement paperwork and scheduling were completed.

The vote on the motion was taken by voice; the meeting record shows the chair called for ayes and the motion passed. Staff were directed to proceed with the vendor selection files and to update the commissioners on scheduling and any small change orders or added fittings that could alter the final cost.