County engineering contract rate increases
Summary
The county's two engineering firms are getting annual rate increases baked into their contracts, with RETTEW up 3.78% for 2026. This affects the cost of county road, bridge, and facilities engineering work.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
RETTEW rates rise 3.78% from 2025 to 2026, paid from the General Services budget.
County taxpayers get continued engineering services at contractually planned rates; the firms get the increases.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Commissioners Public Meetings - Jan 14, 2026
The county's two engineering firms are getting modest rate bumps for 2026 — 3.78% for primary engineer RETTEW and 3.20% for secondary engineer GFT. These rates cover the professional services the county buys for road, bridge, and infrastructure work.
County Commissioners Work Sessions - Jan 13, 2026
The county's two engineering firms are getting annual rate increases baked into their contracts, with RETTEW up 3.78% for 2026. This affects the cost of county road, bridge, and facilities engineering work.
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