County recommends rejecting low Brushy Branch bid after bidder misunderstood scope
May 28, 2026
Purchasing Director Randy Self recommended rejecting a single unusually low bid for the Brushy Branch Boat Ramp because the bidder did not fully understand the project scope; County Manager Jamie McCord said delaying work until Lake Weiss levels drop could reduce underwater work and lower costs.
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Randy Self, Purchasing Director, told the committee the bid for the Brushy Branch Boat Ramp that arrived materially under other bids appeared to reflect a misunderstanding of the project's scope. "The low bidder did not fully understand the full scope of the project and Mr. Self recommended rejecting that bid and re-bidding the project," the minutes record.
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