It was bid opening time for the Putnam County Commission at its May 28 meeting. Brian Estep of Silling Architects (project designer) unsealed bids from West Virginia Paving and Asphalt Contractors and Site Work Inc. for paving the parking areas at the courthouse in Winfield.

Both companies submitted a base bid with accompanying alternative 1 and alternate 2 bids. WV Paving’s bids came in high at $415,325; $17,640; and $175,140. Asphalt Contractors submissions were $269,959;…