The contract for Beach Road excavation will go to Southeast Roadbuilders, the only company to bid on the project by Tuesday at 3 p.m., the Request for Proposals’ response deadline.

“Their bid was around $170,000,” Haines Borough public facilities director Ed Coffland said. He said the hope is that the cost will be reimbursed by FEMA and the state.

Before excavation can begin, the Haines Borough Assembly must approve the award. The next regular assembly…