Gila County BOS Meeting

The Gila County Board of Supervisors held a work session on March 24th focused on several key procurement and infrastructure projects. Notably, the Tri City Regional Sanitary District provided updates on awarded construction contracts for water reclamation facility site piping and lift station work, with K&G selected as the contractor and mobilization expected in April. The district is managing multiple subcontracted packages funded primarily by USDA Rural Development grants totaling approximately $60 million. Additionally, the county discussed flood recovery projects funded through NRCS and FEMA, with a combined estimated county share of $8.7 million and total recovery costs around $12 million. The county is pursuing bond financing to support cash flow for these projects and emphasized the importance of timely invoicing and contract management under a declared state of emergency. Other discussions included potential redevelopment of the PAC rodeo property with plans to issue an RFP soon, and the need for easements to proceed with flood mitigation construction. The board also touched on economic development initiatives such as opportunity zones and the impact of data centers on county resources. Overall, the meeting highlighted active procurement efforts related to infrastructure improvements, contract awards, and funding strategies to support ongoing capital projects in Gila County.