3/9/2016
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
West Co. named Apparent Low Bidder for Idaho 14 landslide emergency contract
LEWISTON - West Co., of Airway Heights, Wash., is the Apparent Low Bidder for the continuing cleanup from the massive landslide that closed a portion of Idaho 14 west of Elk City. The emergency contract will allow crews to work seven days per week, weather permitting, to reopen the road. Crews and equipment will mobilize to the work site to begin work within 48 hours.
West Company's bid was $1.34 million, the lowest of four bids received.
“This contractor will work quickly to safely open the route to traffic,” said ITD north-central District Engineer Dave Kuisti. “They are extremely qualified, and well-versed in this type of work.”
“We are very appreciative to Idaho County, Avista Corp., the U.S. Forest Service, the county sheriff’s office and the Clearwater-Potlatch Timber Protective Association for their collaboration on this project, and to the Idaho Associated General Contractors for their help in getting the word out to members of the contracting community on this emergency contract.”
“And most of all, a big ‘thank you’ to the residents of Elk City and the other surrounding communities for their patience and understanding as we move forward.”