Resolution to Award a Contract for Pasture Expansion at the Sauk County Farm

Committee Status: 
Approved
Budget Status: 
Budgeted
Decision Impact: 
Routine
FTE Impact: 
No
Funding Source: 
Combination

Purpose

Award a Contract for Pasture Expansion at the Sauk County Farm

Background

BACKGROUND: Sauk County owns approximately 280 acres of cropland and pasture, known as the Sauk County Farm in the town of Reedsburg. In March 2022, the Sauk County Board of Supervisors adopted the Sauk County Farm Property Master Plan outlining how the farm will showcase new and innovative conservation practices that prevent soil erosion and reduce agricultural runoff to protect groundwater and surface water resources. The plan includes converting approximately 21.5 acres of cropland to rotationally grazed pasture at the farm.

 

LRE staff held a public bid opening on February 9, 2023 and received 1 competitive sealed bid. The most responsible, responsive bidder is Cutler Fence LLC. LRE believes it is in the best interest of Sauk County to enter into a contract with Cutler Fence LLC for a sum of $12,810.60 for pasture expansion at the Sauk County Farm.

Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

Fiscal Note: Soil and Water Resource Management grant funding from DATCP has been authorized to fund 50% of the project cost. The remaining balance is included in the 2023 LRE budget.

 

MIS Note: No information systems impact.

Resolution Body

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular session, that a contract for pasture expansion be awarded to Cutler Fence LLC for said improvements in the amount of $12,810.60 and the Sauk County Administrator is authorized to enter into a contract with Cutler Fence LLC for pasture expansion at the Sauk County Farm.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, March 21, 2023