Commissioners approve $774K Galloway Levy Road bridge design contract in Shelby County

The Shelby County Committee Meeting held on May 28, 2025, focused on several key resolutions concerning infrastructure improvements and vehicle procurement. The meeting began with a resolution to approve a contract with Abe's Engineering, Inc. for engineering design services related to the replacement of the Galloway Levy Road bridge over Beaver Creek. The total contract amount is set at $774,933.50, with funding sourced from the FY 2025 roads, bridges, and engineering state gas tax funds. County Engineer Darren Sanders explained that the bridge, constructed in the 1950s, has been temporarily closed and requires replacement. The design phase is expected to take 6 to 9 months, followed by an estimated 18 months for construction. The resolution received unanimous support from the commissioners present.

The second item on the agenda involved a contract with Fisher and Arnold Inc. for engineering design services for the Sledge Road bridge over Big Creek Overflow, with a total cost of $561,351.80. This bridge is also temporarily closed, and similar to the first item, the funding will come from the FY 2025 roads, bridges, and engineering state gas tax funds. The resolution was also approved with favorable votes from all commissioners.

The third resolution addressed the procurement of replacement vehicles for various county departments, with a purchase order issued to Allen J Automotive Management Inc. for $480,463. This initiative is part of the county's fleet replacement program, which targets vehicles that are either 15 years old or have exceeded 150,000 miles. Notably, two of the eleven vehicles being replaced are electric, aligning with the county's green fleet initiative. This resolution also passed with unanimous support.

Lastly, the committee discussed a contract with N Safe Inc. for construction engineering inspection services related to the Big Creek Park phase 1 amenities project, funded by the National Disaster Resilience Competition Grant. The total amount for this contract is $807,284, and it was moved for approval by Commissioner Mills and seconded by Commissioner Sugarman.

Overall, the meeting highlighted Shelby County's commitment to improving infrastructure and transitioning to a greener fleet, with all resolutions receiving favorable recommendations from the committee.