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Richland County panel approves $73.4 million budget for Broad River Road widening, awards $48.4 million contract
Summary
A Richland County committee approved a $73,445,000 budget amendment for the Broad River Road widening project and awarded the main construction contract to Palmetto Corp of Conway for $48,382,691.10 (15% contingency increases the construction allowance to $55,640,094.80). The committee said the funds come from the existing 2012 transportation penny.
A Richland County committee voted to increase the Broad River Road widening project budget to $73,445,000 and to award the primary construction contract to Palmetto Corp of Conway for $48,382,691.10, plus a 15% construction contingency that brings the approved construction allowance to $55,640,094.80. The vote was recorded as unanimous by roll call: Pugh, Livingston, Weaver, Aline and Mackey/Maki all voting yes.
Staff (Speaker 4) told the committee the project covers about 2.6 miles and will widen the corridor…
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