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Council approves paving contract for targeted streets; two members vote no
Summary
City awards $240,060 paving contract to Carolina Paving with a 10% contingency; vote recorded with two council members opposed. The work covers selected sections including Hogan Court and West 24th Street.
Newton City Council voted to award this yearpaving contract to Carolina Paving of Hickory Inc. for $240,060, with staff recommending a 10% contingency of $24,000 bringing the total project authorization to $264,060.
Public Works Director Dennis Falder told council the selected scope covers Hogan Court, Barringer Circle between Shady Lane and Todd Street, and West 24th Street near the General Store, totaling about 1,750 linear feet and 4,980 square yards of asphalt. Falder said initial bidding drew only two bids, a rebid produced four bids, and Carolina Paving was the lowest responsive bidder with prior positive experience working for the city.
Council discussion included sidewalk and repair priorities. The motion to award the contract carried with Mayor Pro Tem John Stiver and Council Members Jody Dixon, Ed Sain and Roy Johnson voting in favor and Council Members Beverly Danner and Jon McClure voting against.
Work will proceed under the citycontract and budget authorization; staff recommended and council approved a contingency to address unforeseen conditions during construction.
