White Co BOE Approves Bid For Bon De Croft Addition
The White County Board of Education awarded a $6.38 million bid Thursday night for its Bon De Croft School project. School Board Member Jayson McDonald said the bid came in just over the $6 million budget established by the board. “For me, it was lower than what I thought we were going to get,” McDonald […]
Pickett Approves Bid For Additional Ambulance
Pickett County approved a bid to purchase a new ambulance at some $271,000. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the county currently has four ambulances in good condition. However, with an estimated 18-month lead time the county wanted to plan ahead. “You know since it’s going to take so long to get this ambulance they went […]
Putnam School Board Approves Contractor For Upperman HS Addition
The Upperman High School addition will move forward after the Putnam County School Board awarded a bid for the project Thursday night. Architect Kim Chamberlin said the approved bid came in about $700,000 under budget. “We also have to get a testing company on board to be a part of the process to make sure […]
Monterey Fire Chief To Inspect Ladder Truck For Purchase
Monterey has finally located a used ladder truck to purchase after searching for a couple of years. Mayor Nathan Walker said the town has received one bid from a Texas fire department that can move forward upon inspection. “Our fire chief should be going out to take a look at that and do his inspections […]
Smithville Making Repairs To Aging Green Brook Park
Smithville’s Green Brook Park will receive about $45,000 worth of improvements this fall. The Board of Aldermen approved the bid for work focusing on wooden playground equipment. Mayor Josh Miller said it was installed more than 20 years ago. “It’s just time for us to make some necessary repairs,” Miller said. “Of course the big […]
Putnam BOE Approves Bid For Park View K-4
The Putnam County School Board voted 5-1 Wednesday night to accept a bid to construct Park View School without the 5-8 wing. The cut was made in order to fit within the $44.6 million bond funding the project. School Board Chair Lynn McHenry said the K-4 school will cost $45.5 million. “It is still something […]
King: New K-8 School Cannot Move Forward Under Current Bond
In a report to the Putnam County Commission Monday night, Director of Schools Corby King said the system’s new K-8 school cannot move forward under the current bond. The county commission approved a $44.7 million bond to fund the project last year. King said the project cost is now estimated at about $61 million. “We […]
Clay Ambulance Purchase Receives Minimal Interest Again
For the second time, Clay County received just one bid to purchase a new ambulance. The county submitted its first sole bid for state approval in May, but the state asked for the specs to be broadened. After doing so, Mayor Dale Reagan said interest remained low. “We’re hoping this time the state will approve […]
Monterey To Reopen Firetruck Bids After Criteria Was Not Met
Monterey wants to rebid a ladder truck purchase after just one bid was received. Mayor Nathan Walker said the truck’s age, mileage and condition did not match the city’s criteria. “Buying used equipment of course there is a lot of challenges,” Walker said. “You have to make sure everything is certified and maintenance is kept […]
Van Buren Receives Bid To Repair Leak On Courthouse Steeple
After four bid attempts and months of advertising, Van Buren County has received one bid to repair a leak on the courthouse steeple. Mayor Greg Wilson said the county’s budget committee approved a $5,000 bid for the commission to consider. However, there are liability concerns about the project. “We did find a way to get […]
