Two project bid openings, and one equipment purchase bid opening, were held during Thursday’s Riley County Commission meeting.
The first was for the University Park/Lakeside Heights utilities extension project. Two bids were submitted for this project:
- Josh Connett Excavation LLC of Manhattan-$53,465
- Larson Construction, Inc. of Manhattan-$53,465
Commissioners and public works officials both stated this was the first time they have received identical bids.
An engineer’s estimate of $54,720 was also submitted.
The second bid opening was for the Riley County Law Enforcement Center standby electrical power system expansion.
One bid was submitted for this project:
- Economy Electric, Inc. of Manhattan-$42,625
The engineer’s estimate came in significantly higher, at $80,000.
Five bids were submitted for the final bid opening. This was for a wheel loader for the solid waste department:
- Berry Tractor, Inc. of Topeka-$217,983
- Murphy Tractor of Miltonvale-$172,000
- Foley Equipment of Manhattan-$167,682
- Sellers Equipment Inc. of Salina-$202,833
- The Victor Phillips of Topeka-$183,104.93
All of the bids for all three openings were approved to move forward for staff evaluation and recommendation.
