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Bulloch County approves $80,650 change order for Deackel Road drainage repairs after additional storm damage
Summary
The county approved an $80,650 change order to McClendon Enterprises Inc. for additional dewatering, riprap and concrete work at the Deackel Road drainage repair site after heavy rainfall caused further erosion and damage.
Bulloch County commissioners approved a change order totaling $80,650 for McClendon Enterprises Inc. to complete additional work at the Deackel Road drainage repair site. The work covers dewatering, additional riprap, geotextile fabric and extra concrete for headwall construction after a heavy rain event caused further damage to the previously planned repairs.
Why it mattered: Public Works and engineering staff said the May rainfall worsened the existing erosion at the site and required additional measures to stabilize the road and protect downstream areas. Some of the extra work — site dewatering and added rock and concrete — is not eligible for FEMA mitigation reimbursement and will be paid from county funds.
Staff presentation and details Assistant County Engineer Ron Nelson explained that the original contract was for a rehabilitation phase; subsequent heavy rains increased the scope. Staff presented price details: approximately 85 tons of Type‑3 riprap (at contract unit price listed in materials) and roughly 14 cubic yards of additional concrete at project unit rates. The additional funds bring the total contract value to roughly $200,595.55, including the previously approved amount.
Board action and final points Commissioners approved the change order unanimously. Engineering staff noted this repair is on an unpaid road; because the additional protective work is not a FEMA mitigation item, the county will absorb the cost. Staff said the work proceeds as soon as dewatering and material delivery can be arranged.
Ending Public Works will schedule the added work and return documentation; commissioners asked staff to track costs and report on any potential reimbursements if eligibility changes.
