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Sevier County delays Deer Meadows water-line award pending SAM registration; committee hears ARPA update and ESCUD plans
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Summary
The Water Committee reviewed five bids for the Deer Meadows Road water-line extension, with Knoxville Excavating the low bidder at $485,435, but agreed to delay formal award until the company obtains a SAM registration. Staff also reminded the committee ARPA funds must be spent by Sept. 2026 and Mayor Waters said he plans to meet with the East Sevier County Utility District board.
The Sevier County Water Committee reviewed bids for the Deer Meadows Road water-line extension on Dec. 14 but did not award the contract because the low bidder had not yet secured a required SAM registration.
Director Brent Shults presented five bids for the project and identified Knoxville Excavating as the low bidder at $485,435.00. Mr. Campbell of Robert G. Campbell & Associates told the committee that Knoxville Excavating has applied for a SAM number but had not received it yet; he and Evan Sanders said they would work with the bidder to obtain the registration before the county issues a contract.
Committee members agreed with the recommendation to delay awarding the contract until the bidder’s SAM registration is confirmed, leaving the procurement decision pending. The offices of Robert G. Campbell & Associates and Community Development Partners will assist Knoxville Excavating in the SAM process, according to the meeting record.
Evan Sanders provided an update on the remaining ARPA projects and reminded committee members that all ARPA funds must be spent by Sept. 2026, highlighting the timeline for project planning and completion. Mayor Larry Waters updated members on the current situation with the East Sevier County Utility District and said he will meet with the ESCUD board once the district’s newly selected chairman’s term begins.
No formal award for the Deer Meadows contract was recorded at the meeting; staff and consultants were directed to coordinate with the low bidder to secure required federal registration before returning to the committee for final action.