Election Funding McMullin Flood Capture Expansion Project Successfully Passes; Second Round of Bids Comes Within Budget
The election to fund construction of the McMullin On-Farm Flood Capture Expansion Project successfully passed, with more than 80% of ballots received voting in favor of the $32.85 per-acre assessment. The ballots were counted following the close of the public hearing on June 3.
To move toward construction, the McMullin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (MAGSA) put the project out to bid. The first round of bids came in over the project budget. The MAGSA Board worked with project engineers to reevaluate the project plans and revise the bid package to encourage more competitive pricing.
The second bids came within budget. The MAGSA Board will consider awarding a contract to the lowest bids at the next scheduled Board meeting.
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