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Contract for Atlas Road widening Phase 1B awarded to McClum and Associates for $27.6 million
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Summary
Richland County approved a $27,633,530.69 contract award to McClum and Associates Inc. for Atlas Road widening Phase 1B; with a 15% contingency the total approved amount is $31,778,560.29. The low responsible bidder met the county's 9% SLBE goal; five bids were received.
Richland County voted to award the Atlas Road widening Phase 1B roadway-construction contract to McClum and Associates Inc., approving a base contract of $27,633,530.69 and a 15% construction contingency that brings the total approved amount to $31,778,560.29.
Director Maloney presented the item and said staff received five bids; McClum and Associates was the low responsible bidder and came in under the engineer's estimate. Maloney also noted the contract includes a 9% SLBE (small, local, and business enterprise) participation goal.
The award and the funding authorization passed on roll call, with 'Yes' votes recorded from Pugh, Livingston, Weaver, Aline and Mackie.
Why it matters: the award moves the Atlas Road project from design and utility relocation (Phase 1A) into roadway construction (Phase 1B). The contract and contingency allocate public funds and set the contractor for a major transportation improvement in the county.
Next steps: staff will execute the contract with McClum and Associates Inc. and begin construction activities consistent with project phasing and permits.
