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County hires POND for park designs and approves Georgia Power lighting agreement for Baker Park
Summary
Effingham County approved a professional services contract with POND & Company to finish construction documents for multiple parks projects and voted to enter a Georgia Power lighting agreement for LED lights at Baker Park after comparing contractor costs and long‑term payback.
The Board of Commissioners approved two park‑related items May 6: a professional services contract with POND & Company to finalize construction documents for Meldrum Park, Clio Community Center and Pinewood Park and to provide limited construction support, and a lighting services agreement with Georgia Power for LED post‑top and roadway lighting at Baker Park.
POND was selected to complete final design and bidding support because the firm completed earlier design phases; staff said separate contracts will handle playground equipment and field lighting work. Commissioners approved the contract to keep the parks projects moving toward construction.
On Baker Park lighting, procurement staff presented Georgia Power’s turnkey option that covers installation and ongoing maintenance in exchange for a one‑time prepayment (the board discussed the relative economics of Georgia Power versus self‑installation). Staff said an in‑house installation would cost substantially more up front and estimated a multi‑year breakeven point; the board approved the Georgia Power agreement for the initial installation and ongoing maintenance.
Next steps: POND will deliver final construction documents and bidding assistance; staff will execute the Georgia Power lighting agreement and schedule installation.
