Polk County’s Highway Department received quotes through April 20, 2026 to remove an old culvert and install a new 72-inch RCP centerline culvert with aprons, aggregate base, and bituminous on CSAH 1. The County Engineer recommends awarding the construction quote to RJ Zavoral and Sons, Inc. for 104,516 and separately purchasing the 72-inch RCP culvert and aprons from Rinker Materials for 41,438. This indicates the County has already run a competitive quote process and is now seeking board approval to proceed with construction and material procurement. While the prime contractor and pipe supplier are identified, there may be follow-on needs in traffic control, materials testing, erosion control, and future culvert or roadway projects under the Highway Department’s program. Vendors can also use this as intel on Polk County’s typical culvert specs, budget levels, and preferred contractors for positioning on similar upcoming work.

Scope includes culvert removal, new 72" RCP culvert and aprons, aggregate base, and bituminous resto...