1. Expansion Project Construction Award to W.M. Lyles Co. for ~$22.8 Million The board approved awarding the contract for the McMullin On-Farm Flood Capture Expansion Project to W.M. Lyles Co. under "Option C," which covers the entire project (earthwork and hardscape) at $22,792,200. Staff evaluated whether splitting the work between two contractors would be cheaper — the separated bids came in roughly 2% lower — but after factoring in the estimated $250,000 cost of additional project management and administrative oversight, the single-contractor approach was recommended as the better value. The agency will now issue a notice of award; Lyles has 10 days to finalize bonds and qualification documents before a contract comes back to the board for final approval, potentially at the October 7 meeting. Staff expressed interest in beginning work as quickly as possible and referenced forecasts of a very wet season.
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