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Commission hears low bid of $1.73 million for Ware County Airport runway rehab; county's share about $43,280
Summary
Staff recommended awarding the Runway 1-19 rehabilitation to the low bidder, East Coast Asphalt LLC, at $1,731,196. The project is federally funded (95%) with a local share estimated at $43,279.90; commissioners agreed to move the item forward for formal action.
County staff told commissioners that sealed bids for rehabilitation of Airport Runway 1-19 opened March 5, 2026, and the lowest responsive bid was from East Coast Asphalt LLC at $1,731,196.
“This is a 95% federal, 2 and a half percent state, and 2 and a half percent local [project],” the staff member said, estimating the county’s portion at $43,279.90. Staff recommended awarding the contract to East Coast Asphalt and proceeding with the procurement process.
Commissioners asked no substantive follow-up questions about the bid during the work session and directed staff to move the award forward for the formal agenda where the commission will take final action.
The item will return for formal consideration and, if approved, construction will proceed under the stated funding shares; staff noted recordkeeping and contract administration will follow DOT and federal requirements.
