Taxiway Realignment Contract Granted by Sheridan Commission
In early August 2025, the Sheridan County Commissioners awarded a contract for the Taxiway A and Connectors, General Aviation Taxi Lane shift, and General Aviation Apron expansion project to Oftedal Construction, Inc. The total bid by Oftedal Construction was approximately $9.5 million.
The commission had considered bids from three construction companies - Century Companies, Powder River Construction, and Oftedal Construction. Century Companies submitted the highest bid at approximately $10.1 million, while Powder River Construction's bid was slightly lower at around $9.6 million. Oftedal Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest bid, making them the preferred choice for the project.
It's worth noting that the difference between Oftedal Construction's bid and the engineer's estimate of $8.5 million is approximately $1 million. On the other hand, the difference between Century Companies' bid and Oftedal Construction's bid is approximately $0.6 million. The difference between Oftedal Construction's bid and Powder River Construction's bid is around $0.1 million.
The exact timeline for the start, progress, and completion of this project is not detailed in the available search results. Other related projects by Oftedal Construction, such as a highway project with timelines ranging from spring 2024 to spring 2027, are unrelated to Sheridan County’s airport taxiway and apron work.
Airport Manager, Robert Gill, provided details on the bids and recommended the contract's award. The commission eventually voted to award the contract to Oftedal Construction, Inc. However, for precise dates on the start and completion of the project, one would likely need to consult direct Sheridan County airport or local government sources.
The selection of Oftedal Construction, Inc. for the Taxiway A and Connectors, General Aviation Taxi Lane shift, and General Aviation Apron expansion project was based on their lowest bid, even though it was approximately $1 million higher than the engineer's estimate. The exchange between Century Companies and Oftedal Construction over the bid amounts highlights the financial aspect of the industry, with majority of the funds most likely coming from transportation and finance sectors.
