Gogebic County Road Commission

Notice to bid

The Board of County Road Commissioners of Gogebic County, State of Michigan, at its offices in the Courthouse Annex, City of Bessemer, will receive sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. (CST) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Crushed Gravel

The bid must be submitted on the specification and bidding blank, which may be obtained at the office of the Road Commission or by using the link below. Bid is to be submitted in a sealed envelope and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope for the item being bid. The Board will accept a fax bid at (906) 663-4807, provided it is followed by receipt of the original signed bid by mail.

The Board reserves the right to reject or accept any bid or all bids or to waive irregularities and to accept any bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is to the best interest and advantage of the County of Gogebic.

BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS

2025 GCRC Pit 602 Crushing Bid Package (pdf)

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

April 16, 2025

The Gogebic County Road Commission is taking applications for an AFTERNOON MECHANIC. All applicants must have the ability to repair and maintain pickup trucks, trucks, heavy duty equipment and special equipment at the Road Commission. Utilize a well-rounded knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, electrical components, hydraulic systems, brakes, cooling and air conditioning systems. Applicants must possess, or be able to possess within three months after hire, a valid CDL with a minimum of Group B designation. All applicants must be physically fit to handle the heavy work required. This job is located in Bessemer. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

All applicants who have current applications on file should update them. Applications can be obtained using the link below or from the Gogebic County Road Commission office in the Courthouse Annex in Bessemer, Michigan.

GCRC EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION - CDL (pdf)

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seasonal weight restrictions

February 27, 2025

Effective at 10:00 a.m. central time on Monday, March 3, 2025 the Gogebic County Road Commission Spring Weight Restrictions will be in effect.

Local and Primary County Road System – Shall follow the Michigan Frost Laws that require a 35% reduction in axle loading.

All Season roads are exempt from restrictions. A list of those roads can be found below.

The Gogebic County Road Commission shall monitor the frost action on our roads for the remainder of the weight restricted season.

If you have any questions, please call our office at (906) 667-0233.

All Season Roads 2025 (pdf)

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NOTICE

NO PLOWING ACROSS ROADWAYS

The Gogebic County Road Commission and the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind all property owners that piling snow high along public roadways and shoulders or pushing the snow to the opposite side of the road can cause hazardous conditions for motorists. These actions are against the law (Act 300 of 1949)

MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 300 of 1949

257.677a Obstruction of safety vision by removal or deposit of snow, ice, or slush prohibited.

Sec. 677a.

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Person" does not include the state or a political subdivision of the state or an employee of the state or a political subdivision of the state operating within the scope of his duties. (b) "Safety vision" means an unobstructed line of sight enabling a driver to travel upon, enter, or exit a roadway in a safe manner. (2) A person shall not remove, or cause to be removed, snow, ice, or slush onto or across a roadway or the shoulder of the roadway in a manner which obstructs the safety vision of the driver of a motor vehicle other than off-road vehicles. (3) A person shall not deposit, or cause to be deposited, snow, ice, or slush onto or across a roadway or the shoulder of the roadway in a manner which obstructs the safety vision of the driver of a motor vehicle. (4) A person shall not deposit, or cause to be deposited, snow, ice or slush on any roadway or highway. (5) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction and shall be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100.00.

Violators leave themselves open to fines and lawsuits for public liability and property damage. For a charge to be filed a police officer must witness the violation or a citizen must file a complaint.

It is recommended that when cleaning your driveway that the snow be pushed away from the public road and to the sides of the driveway for its full length. If there is no room for storage of the snow along your driveway length, then instead of pushing it onto the public road, the snow should be hauled away.

All property owners and persons hired by the property owner to remove snow are responsible for maintaining safe traffic conditions and preventing careless snow removal techniques.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Gogebic County Road Commission office at (906) 667-0233.

Garth Stengard, P.E. Manager Sheriff George Cruz

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