The Tri-Township School Board is narrowing down options for an addition to the Wanatah School. Superintendent Kelly Shepherd says board members opted to place the addition on the west side of the current building.
Continue readingKnox School Board Passes Responsible Bidding Practice Resolution
As the Knox Community School Corporation prepares to embark on its $20 million building project, the school board is putting some stipulations in place for companies hoping to work on it.
Continue readingLaPorte Construction Chosen to Replace Two Starke County Bridges
The Starke County Commissioners have chosen a contractor to replace two of the county’s bridges, but not before some concerns were raised about the county’s responsible bidding ordinance. LaPorte Construction was selected Monday to replace a bridge on County Road 25 North over Eagle Creek for just over $325,000. The company will also replace the bridge on 800 South over Bogus Run for just under $297,000.
Starke County Commissioners Pass Responsible Bidder Law
Starke County now has a responsible bidder law on the books. The county commissioners adopted the measure Monday evening following a brief public hearing. It sets clear and objective criteria contractors must meet in order to be eligible to bid on public works construction projects. Continue reading
Public Hearing Tonight on Proposed Responsible Bidder Ordinance
Members of the public will have a chance to weigh in on a proposed responsible bidder ordinance for Starke County during this evening’s county commissioners meeting.
The measure is also slated for adoption tonight. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Advance Responsible Bidder Ordinance
The Starke County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a proposed responsible bidder ordinance during their March 20th meeting. The measure is also slated for adoption that night.
Such policies set clear and objective criteria contractors must meet in order to be eligible to bid on public works construction projects. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners to Consider Responsible Bidder Ordinance
The Starke County Commissioners will consider adoption of a responsible bidder ordinance on first reading when they meet tonight. Such policies set clear and objective criteria contractors must meet in order to be eligible to bid on public works construction projects. Continue reading