Paulding County awards $4.9M asphalt contract to Bartow Paving Company

The Board of Commissioners for Paulding County convened on April 22, 2025, to address several key agenda items, primarily focused on infrastructure improvements and equipment purchases.

The meeting commenced with a motion to award the 2025 asphalt project contract to Bartow Paving Company Inc. The contract, valued at $4,944,971.21, will cover road work across all four posts in the county. Funding for this project will be sourced from the general fund and the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLAS). The motion received unanimous approval from the board.

Following this, the board discussed the purchase of a new submersible pump, along with necessary equipment such as a pump guide rail and station controller, from Go Forth Williamson Inc. This acquisition, amounting to $73,840, is funded through the renewal and extension fund and is designated for a project located in Post 2. The motion to approve this purchase was also passed without opposition.

The final significant item on the agenda was the approval for the purchase of a PB loader, specifically a BC-4 passenger truck, from Environmental Products Group for $296,007. This purchase is part of the fiscal year 2025 budget for the Paulding County Department of Transportation and will be funded through the general fund budget. The motion received unanimous support from the board members.

In summary, the meeting effectively addressed critical infrastructure needs and equipment upgrades, with all proposed actions receiving approval, reflecting a commitment to enhancing county services and operations.