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Commission awards Friendship Road resurfacing contract; discusses Riverbend dock, dredging and other SPLOST projects
Summary
Cusseta–Chattahoochee commissioners unanimously awarded the LMIG Friendship Road resurfacing contract to Oxford Construction ($358,750) and discussed SPLOST/Tourism projects including a Riverbend Park dock, park bathrooms and a proposed Welcome Center. Staff are exploring dredging options for the boat ramp and Army Corps involvement.
The Cusseta–Chattahoochee County Commission on Aug. 5 approved award of the Friendship Road resurfacing contract to Oxford Construction after receiving a SOWEGA Engineering recommendation.
Commissioner Damon Hoyte moved to accept Oxford’s low bid of $358,750; Commissioner Timothy Biddle seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. SOWEGA’s bid tabulation shows a second bid from Robinson Paving at $389,118.85. SOWEGA engineer J. Paul Rakel verified completeness and bid security at the July 22 bid opening and recommended award to the low, responsive bidder.
County Manager Thomas Weaver and Public Works Director Tom Bickel told the board that a set of SPLOST and tourism‑funded projects will be priced for the next work session. Weaver said the projects under consideration include a dock at Riverbend Park, bathrooms at the King Street basketball court and a Welcome Center at City Hall. Weaver said a dredging contractor had been contacted to assess sand accumulation near the boat ramp, and commissioners discussed whether to seek help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or proceed with local contracting.
Commissioner Jason Frost urged checking with the Army Corps before committing county funds; Weaver replied that Corps projects typically put a jurisdiction “on a list” and can take months to years, so the county may consider contracting locally for lower‑cost, immediate work.
SOWEGA’s recommendation and the county’s motion to award were recorded in county documents provided with the meeting packet. Commissioners asked staff to bring estimated costs and procurement options back to the next work session for a decision on SPLOST allocations and potential bids for the dock project.
