Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors Meeting - 09-08-2026

The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on September 8, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included approval of a federal aid agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a bridge replacement project on Eagle Road, with funding up to $795,000 and an estimated total cost of $1.1 to $1.2 million. The board also approved the lowest responsible bid of $25,390 from NB Cook General Contractors for skywalk repairs in Waterloo, funded through an insurance claim. Additionally, a final payment of $28,641 was authorized for the HMA resurfacing project on Raymond Road, with a total project cost of approximately $954,000 contracted to Aspro Waterloo. The board discussed a proposed partnership with Tech Works, a 501(c)(3) organization aiming to support advanced manufacturing in the Cedar Valley region through grant funding. The board considered the legal and operational framework for Black Hawk County to act as a pass-through entity for these grants, retaining discretion over funding approvals. The board also received an update on plans for a new roads department shop facility, with an estimated capital cost of $15 to $18 million, to be funded through local option sales tax and other sources, and authorized the release of an RFP for architectural services. Other agenda items included discussion of an animal control ordinance, tax abatement policies, and security services for a health clinic entryway. The meeting included several votes approving contracts, agreements, and resolutions related to county infrastructure and services.