Otsego County PW Committee Meeting 5/14/2026

The Otsego County Public Works Committee held a meeting on May 14, 2026, during which several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. Key discussions included approval of bids and contracts for infrastructure projects such as the County Courthouse West Third election box and ice cable replacement awarded to Over Roofing for up to $525,000, and the Meadows valve rehabilitation project awarded to Subsurface Technologies for $47,375. The committee also approved a contract with Air-Temp Heating and Air Conditioning for propane boiler replacement at Emergency Services for $9,550. A significant contract award was made to Vector for the County 59 bridge replacement construction at $3,551,506.18, scheduled from March 2026 to November 2027. Additionally, the committee approved extending contracts with CNS Engineers and GPI Greenwood Peterson Inc. for bridge engineering services through 2028 and 2027 respectively. The committee authorized the purchase of road salt from Cargill at $85.74 per ton for the contract period June 2026 to June 2027, with discussion on budget impacts and salt usage efficiency. Other procurement-related actions included declaring surplus equipment and approving extensions for hot mix asphalt bids. The meeting also touched on operational challenges, maintenance needs, and future capital projects, including the Southern Transfer Station renovation with Tim appointed as clerk of the works.