Martel Recommended As Electrical Contractor For Ramp

The Kalamazoo County Building Authority recommended local firm Martel as the electrical subcontractor for the County Ramp Project, choosing it over lower bidder Esper by about $120,000 due to capacity concerns. The recommendation may be separated for full board discussion because of the cost differential.

Document date · May 13, 2026

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Scope & details

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Contract type

CONSTRUCTION

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Kalamazoo County Building Authority Special Meeting Agenda 2026-05-13

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Who was awarded the construction contract by Kalamazoo County?

MARTEL was awarded this construction contract by Kalamazoo County, as recorded on May 13, 2026.

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