Special Session Leland Dam Walkway Project (EDS From Oct 8 Regular Session)

The Leland Dam Authority has submitted a proposal to the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners for the approval of a contract with Fisher Contracting Company for the Dam Walkway and Railing Project. The project, budgeted at $124,736.77, involves the replacement of existing materials with more durable and sustainable options. The decision to recommend Fisher Contracting was made after a thorough review of bids by three out of five members of the Dam Authority on October 3rd, 2024. The financial aspect of the project was reviewed, and a bid analysis was prepared by Machin Engineering, which included proposals from both Fisher Contracting and Easling Construction.

The recommendation to select Fisher Contracting is based on the company’s proposal to use 100% Thermally Modified Ash, which aligns with the project’s goals of using a long-lasting, low-maintenance, and sustainable product sourced from North America. This choice was preferred over Easling Construction’s proposal, which included a mix of Ipe and Thermally Modified Ash. Other materials such as maple and black locust were considered but not selected. The Dam Authority’s decision reflects a commitment to enhancing the durability and sustainability of the dam’s infrastructure.

The proposed motion for the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is to accept Fisher Contracting’s bid for the Dam Walkway and Railing Project, with the total cost not to exceed $124,736.77. The funding for this project will be transferred from the General Fund Contingency to Fund 805, and the chairman will be authorized to sign the contract. This recommendation was moved on October 4th, 2024, indicating a prompt response to the project’s needs and the urgency to proceed with the selected contractor.