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Commission authorizes $1.71 million contract to drill two wells for Alapaha Plantation water system
Summary
The commission approved a $1,711,265.60 contract with Standard Contractors to drill two wells, extend mains and add a 20,000-gallon tank to address disinfection byproducts under a Georgia EPD consent order.
The Lowndes County Commission authorized a $1,711,265.60 contract with Standard Contractors to drill two new wells, extend water mains to the existing Alapaha Plantation water plant and add a 20,000-gallon storage tank as part of efforts to address disinfection byproduct problems at the system.
Staff told commissioners the Alapaha system is under a consent order with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (Georgia EPD). County staff, Lovell Engineering and a TTL geologist, working with Georgia EPD, determined that two new wells—located roughly 7,200 feet from the river—are needed to improve water quality. The project is expected to be a 180-day construction schedule, after which staff will begin testing to determine whether further treatment such as a nanofiltration pilot will be required.
Bids were solicited and three were received: James Warren & Associates ($1,849,000.32), RPI ($1,750,178.93) and Standard Contractors ($1,711,265.60). Staff recommended, and the commission approved by voice vote, authorizing the chairman to sign the contract with Standard Contractors for $1,711,265.60.
Commissioners asked about schedule and resident notification. Staff said the project is ready to proceed upon approval and estimated initial water testing results would be available about three to four months after construction completion. Staff also said residents receive quarterly letters about the consent order and the system's status.
The contract approval directs the county to proceed with the drilling and infrastructure work; the meeting transcript does not list a detailed funding source breakdown beyond the contract award.
