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County awards low bid for Ritz Avenue extension, plans scope cuts to meet $1 million budget

5834864 · September 9, 2025
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The board awarded the low bid of $1,495,125.50 to Sykes Brothers for the Ritz Avenue extension but instructed staff to value‑engineer the project and omit a northern leg so the work comes within the county's $1 million budget.

Burke County commissioners voted to award the Ritz Avenue extension contract to Sykes Brothers after receiving seven bids; the low bid submitted was $1,495,125.50. The board directed staff to reduce the work scope, excluding a planned northern leg off Haddon Pond, to align the project with the county’s approximately $1 million budget. County staff reported seven bids were received and recommended awarding to Sykes…

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