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Paulding County staff recommend awarding $116,459 stormwater maintenance project at 63 Aurora Drive
Summary
Paulding County staff recommended that the county award a stormwater maintenance project at 63 Aurora Drive in Post 3 to the lowest reliable bidder for $116,459.44, with funding from stormwater general funds.
Paulding County staff recommended that the county award a stormwater maintenance project at 63 Aurora Drive (Post 3) to the lowest reliable bidder for $116,459.44, funding the work from stormwater general funds.
The work described to the Board during the July work session includes removal and reconstruction of an existing spillway, replacement of an existing concrete channel to maintain positive drainage, installation of a 42‑inch reinforced concrete pipe under the road with precast concrete headwalls, and repair of a sinkhole along the road shoulder. Paulding County Water items in the scope include replacement of roughly 180 linear feet of PVC water main with ductile iron, installation of a steel casing where required and service-line work for two residences. The recommended contract includes a $10,000 contingency set aside for anticipated rock in the work area.
Why it matters: the project addresses aging stormwater infrastructure in Post 3 and aims to restore drainage capacity and road safety where a sinkhole and failing spillway were identified.
County staff explained the procurement method as an FY2025 unit‑price contract (UPC) under which nine contractors were prequalified to perform stormwater work. "Based on the UPC pricing, CSTE was the lowest reliable bidder in the amount of $116,459.44," Paulding County staff member George Jones said. Jones also told the board the contingency is intended only for rock encountered during construction.
Commissioner Dunn asked about the age of the structure; Jones replied, "I believe it's sometime in the eighties, Commissioner Dunn, but I'll check. It's old." Jones described typical failure modes for metal culverts, saying the bottom of pipes commonly rust out and that engineers evaluate whether repairs, spin‑cast lining, or full replacement are the most economical and least‑impactful approaches.
The meeting record shows staff recommendation and discussion; the transcript does not record a formal motion or vote to award the contract during the session.
Next steps: staff will check and report back on the structure's original construction date and move forward with procurement or award processes consistent with county procedures.
