By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

The Ellis County Commission will consider bids for the deck replacement of bridge No. 350 on Yocemento Avenue over the Saline River at Monday’s commission meeting.

Earlier this year, the Public Works Department sent a request for bids to replace the bridge deck on bridge No. 350 because it has a hole in it. According to the bid sheet, the county received four bids ranging from $142,805 to $226,593. Kaw Valley Engineering estimated the base bid at $131,187.

In his memo to the county commission, Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes said he wanted to the commission to have input on the public works projects selected for reconstruction. He said the county is considering a number of projects, and they want the commission’s feedback.

The commission will also get the month report from the health department.

Monday’s meeting starts with the Public Building Commission at 5 p.m. with the regular commission meeting to follow at the County Administrative Center, 718 Main.