(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners opened bids for the construction of a bridge on 655 Avenue between 709 and 710 Road when they met last week.

The Two bids were received, one from Vogtscapes Inc. of Bennett, Nebraska in an amount of $860,831 and the other from Gus Construction of Casey, Iowa in an amount of $645,620.

The bids will be reviewed by the engineer and Highway Superintendent Steve Darveau Jr. prior to a contract being awarded.

Darveau reported that specifications will be presented this week for replacement of the County shop in Rulo so advertising for bids can be placed. He also noted repairs are being made to the County shop in Humboldt.

Commissioners met with Sarah Bangert to review the possibility of her providing medical services to the inmates at the Richardson County Jail. Bangert will review the idea with Sheriff Rick Hardesty and the County Board.