Bridge bids under estimate (10/07/2008)

Four of six bids opened Monday for a bridge replacement project came in well under the estimated cost.

Bids to replace Bridge No. 255, located on Boundary Pike between Antioch and Boundary City near county road 575 South, were opened Monday by the Jay County Commissioners. Four bids came in below the estimated cost of $309,430.26, making the commissioners and the county engineer happy.

The lowest base bid came from Primco Inc. at $245,203, trailed by Jutte Excavating, $268,839.67; Brumbaugh Construction, $275,379; Hoosier Pride Excavating, $299,417.32; Muhlenkamp Building Corp., $309,983; and Pioneer and Associates, $360,757.40.

The commissioners moved that the bids be taken under advisement by county engineer Dan Watson, who said he should be back next week with a recommendation.

In other business Monday afternoon, the commissioners:

•Signed a proclamation naming October National Arts and Humanities Month with members of Arts Place.

•Approved intent to spend $6,500 to widen the parking lot area at the Dunkirk combined fire and EMS station which is still under construction.[[In-content Ad]]