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Cumming council awards Eagle Creek water‑main contract to Strickland and Sons
Summary
The city council approved awarding the Eagle Creek 8‑inch water main replacement to Strickland and Sons Pipeline; staff told the council the project was budgeted, funded via a GEFA loan, and expected to begin in January with substantial work during the dry season.
The Cumming City Council voted unanimously to award the contract to Strickland and Sons Pipeline for the replacement of failing 2‑inch water lines in the Eagle Creek subdivision with 8‑inch ductile‑iron mains.
Utilities staff told the council the work had been budgeted and that the city received 21 proposals; staff said Strickland and Sons earned the top RFP score (96) and was recommended because of its experience working with GEFA and its recordkeeping for loan draws. “They received a higher score mainly because of their interaction with GEFA and their ability to work with GEFA and keep the proper records,” staff said. The staff presentation recorded the proposal amount as $2,976,006.00.
Staff said the project is expected to begin around the first of the year, weather permitting, and that the bulk of visible construction would likely be completed during the dry season (May–September). The replacement will allow the system to carry greater water volume and pressure and permit installation of fire hydrants in areas currently served by old 2‑inch lines.
Council member [name not specified in transcript] moved to award the contract to Strickland and Sons Pipeline and the motion carried 5‑0. The motion and vote were recorded in the transcript; however, the transcript records a different dollar figure during the motion entry than the amount given in the staff presentation (see provenance). The contract award and related documents should be checked in the official city minutes and contract file for the authoritative contract amount and terms.
The project is reported in the transcript as a Jifa/GEFA‑funded effort (staff referenced both 'Jifa' and 'GEFA' and later 'GPO' in the record). The council directed staff to proceed under the recommended procurement and financing approach.
The award was the final action on utilities business at the meeting; staff indicated they will notify affected residents via signage, door hangers, and a website/QR code with project updates.
