MC24-07 Culvert Replacement

The Minnehaha County Highway Department is soliciting bids to replace three 48‑in. corrugated‑metal‑pipe (CMP) arch culverts with a single 14‑ft × 8‑ft precast concrete box culvert, remove an existing 60‑in. CMP arch culvert, and grade adjacent ditches along Highway 114. Bids may be submitted electronically via QuestCDN’s vBid system or as sealed paper copies to the County Auditor’s Office. The bid package costs $22 and must be obtained before the Feb 4, 2026 deadline. • Scope: culvert removal, installation of a precast concrete box culvert, and ditch grading. • Delivery: one‑time construction project, expected to be completed within weeks to a few months (typical for similar civil works). • Competition: 16 qualified contractors submitted bids ranging from $254,930 to $417,688, indicating a moderately competitive market. • Procurement: standard sealed‑bid process; the County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.