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Canton council approves $7.6 million contract for South Canton Park, OKs construction oversight amendment
Summary
The Canton City Council approved a $7.6 million contract (plus a $500,000 owner’s allowance) for South Canton Park and authorized a TSW contract amendment for construction administration; council voiced concerns about bid spreads and change‑order risk and asked for monthly performance reporting.
The Canton City Council voted Oct. 16 to award the construction contract for South Canton Park to the recommended low bidder, with a contract amount of $7,600,000 and a $500,000 owner’s allowance.
Miss Hooper, a city staff member presenting the item, told the council that "staff is recommending Diversified Construction of Georgia with a contract amount of 7,600,000.0 with a $500,000 owner's allowance." The contract recommendation follows reference checks by staff and TSW engineers.
Council members pressed staff on the wide spread among bids, the potential for change…
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