Mineral King Road & Wishon Drive Permanent Restoration Bid Dispute
Summary
The 2023 storms washed out roads near Three Rivers and Springville. The Board rejected low bidder Synergy Construction over sloppy bid paperwork and unlisted subcontractors, awarding the $3.57 million job to Walsh Montgomery instead — but delays mean the work may slip past the good-weather construction window. Micari also wants county bid rules tightened to prevent this recurring problem.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Contract of $3,569,625 plus $186,504 contingency, eligible for 93.75% FEMA reimbursement; rebidding could delay construction to spring.
Residents of Three Rivers and Springville who rely on the roads, once permanent repairs are finished.
Temporary wooden structures on the roads remain vulnerable to winter storms if work is delayed past the fall construction window.
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