County accepts low bid of about $64,892 for road pipe; staff cites steep price increases
August 31, 2026 | Montgomery County, Kansas
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Montgomery County's public‑works staff reported receiving four bids for a scheduled pipe purchase and recommended accepting the low bid from Wilburn Sales of Salina for $64,892.57.
Staff said the bids were substantially higher than those received in a prior November procurement — increases of roughly 45–52% — and attributed much of the rise to steel prices affected by tariffs. Commissioners voted to accept the low bid; the board also noted the budget had been trimmed for capital projects this year and that maintenance costs would rise if older vehicles and equipment were retained.
The award was recorded as a routine procurement action that will allow planned road and drainage work to proceed with the contracted pipe order.
Staff said the bids were substantially higher than those received in a prior November procurement — increases of roughly 45–52% — and attributed much of the rise to steel prices affected by tariffs. Commissioners voted to accept the low bid; the board also noted the budget had been trimmed for capital projects this year and that maintenance costs would rise if older vehicles and equipment were retained.
The award was recorded as a routine procurement action that will allow planned road and drainage work to proceed with the contracted pipe order.
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