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County requests purchasing waiver to expedite repair of Kelly Bridge Road joint failure

5957937 · August 22, 2025
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Public works staff asked the commission to waive sealed-bid purchasing rules and permit award to the low bidder to repair a joint failure on Kelly Bridge Road over the Etowah River; staff said the repair likely will require a lane closure for a few days and is expected to cost less than $100,000.

Dawson County public works staff asked the Board of Commissioners to add an item to the agenda and grant a purchasing-policy waiver to expedite repairs to a joint failure on Kelly Bridge Road over the Etowah River.

Robert (staff member) told commissioners the Georgia Department of Transportation’s routine bridge inspection identified a significant joint failure with "bouncing metal" that needs repair. He asked the board…

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