(KNZA)--The Doniphan County Commission has voted to reject the lone bid received for operation of the county transfer station and explore other options.

The Commission took the action when they met Monday, according to the official meeting minutes.

Bid letting was held on September 9th, with Central Disposal Service, of St. Joseph, Missouri, submitting the lone bid.

Waste Management, who currently operates the transfer station, has notified the county that they intend to end their contractual agreement on October 31st.

In other business, the Commission voted to accept a proposal from Husker Steel, of Columbus, Nebraska, to repair a double barrel box culvert on Ash Point Road, north of 150th Road, for a cost of $162,995.

In addition, the Commission voted 2-1 to accept best bid submitted by Urban Construction for the replacement of a concrete box culvert on 140th Road, west of K-7, with two 80 by 40 foot metal tubes in the amount of $27,650. Commissioner Timothy Collins cast the lone dissenting vote. It was among three bids received. Work is to begin following fall harvest.