Commissioners accept $116,000 bid for 137 South Court Square after bidder says he will honor earlier offer
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The board accepted a $116,000 bid from Eric Ade for county-owned property at 137 South Court Square after the bidder explained a duplicate second bid was submitted in error and agreed to honor his earlier $116,000 offer.
The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners accepted a $116,000 bid from local resident Eric Ade for the county‑owned property at 137 South Court Square.
Staff opened two bids that were both submitted by Ade: one dated Aug. 18, 2025 for $116,000 and a second dated Sept. 4, 2025 for $125,000. Ade told the board he believed the public portal showed multiple bids and that confusion led him to submit a second, higher offer; he said he would honor the earlier $116,000 bid and described plans to convert the building into an ice‑cream parlor.
Legal counsel said staff should review whether the earlier bid is controlling under county rules; a motion to accept the $116,000 offer carried. Staff said legal counsel would follow up on whether the original or subsequent bid is the operative document in county procurement law.
Next steps: Legal will advise on bid‑submission protocol; staff will proceed with required paperwork to complete the sale under the accepted $116,000 bid.