Uintah County Commission Meeting 03/31/2026

The Uintah County Commission held a meeting on March 31, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract awards. The commission approved refunds and abatements related to property taxes and held a public hearing on executive officers' compensation, clarifying that bonuses such as longevity awards and wellness incentives are part of existing policy and budgeted for the year. Several invitation for bid (IFB) awards were presented and approved, including a $49,000 contract to Innovative Equipment Solutions for a trash vacuum attachment compatible with a Bobcat, a $100,950 contract to Berdict Materials for up to 3,000 tons of half-inch crushed rock, a $1,349,500 contract to Asphalt Systems Incorporated for Gilsonite-based sealer and rejuvenator, and a contract to Berdict Paving for hot mix asphalt with a variable pricing adjustment process. The commission emphasized coordination with other counties for cleanup efforts and discussed the need for public hearings on compensation changes due to recent legal requirements.