Commish to go out for bids

Freestone County Commissioners saw bids opened for tree cutting and removal, and agreed to go out for bids on a new mini-excavator and also for computer software.

The court took action on these matters at their meeting of Friday, May 3.

As for the bids on the tree cutting, County Auditor Karen Craddock opened the four bids she had received, which were as follows:

• Ryan’s Tree Service $375 per hour;

• Solley & Sons - $225 per hour; or $900 for a half day or $1,800 for a whole day;

• Philips Tree Service $537 an hour; and

• Rutherford Tree Service - $200 an hour.

The court members agreed they would need to see the companies’ bids on spread sheets so they can compare their work accurately and make a decision at that time.

BIDS ON MINI-EXCAVATOR

In other business, the commissioners voted to go out for bids on purchasing a mini-excavator for Precinct 3’s Road & Bridge.

BIDS ON SOFTWARE FOR JUDICIAL COURT, COUNTY CLERK

Also at Friday’s meeting, the court voted to go out for bids on purchasing computer software for the judicial court and county clerk.