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Canton approves $7.6 million South Canton Park contract amid bid‑spread concerns
Summary
Canton City Council approved a $7.6 million construction contract with a $500,000 owner's allowance for South Canton Park and a $101,000 contract amendment for construction administration, voting 4-2 after debate over bid spreads and potential change orders.
Canton City Council approved a $7,600,000 construction contract with Diversified Construction of Georgia, plus a $500,000 owner's allowance, for the South Canton Park project and separately approved a $101,000 contract amendment for TSW to provide construction administration services.
The vote on the construction contract carried 4-2. Councilmember Yan, Councilmember Jolin, Councilmember Waterman and Councilmember McGrew voted yes; Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Roach voted no. The TSW administration amendment passed on the same 4-2 count.
The approval advances the city's plan to build the first park in South Canton, which the city says includes a dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs. City staff said funding will come from a mix…
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