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Fayette County approves MEJA as animal shelter manager, $734K culvert replacement and $362K water‑main change order
Summary
The Board approved appointing MEJA Construction as Construction Manager at Risk for Animal Shelter Phase II ($292,500), awarded a $734,625.85 culvert replacement contract, accepted a $229,850 award for alum system/SCADA improvements, and approved a $362,775 change order to repair a Kenwood Road water main.
Fayette County commissioners on Jan. 22 authorized multiple capital contracts and a major change order covering stormwater, animal‑shelter and water‑system work.
Project Manager Tim Symonds asked the Board to appoint MEJA Construction as Construction Manager at Risk for Animal Shelter Phase II for $292,500, saying MEJA managed more than $275 million in project contracts last year and had capacity to manage concurrent projects. The Board approved the appointment 4-0.
Environmental Management Assistant Director Courtney Hassenzahl explained that the Cross Creek Trail culvert was failing; four 72‑inch corrugated metal pipes will be replaced with a double 9x9 concrete box culvert. The Board awarded the $734,625.85 contract to Helix Grading & Utility, LLC and authorized transferring $35,220 from Stormwater Improvement Plans (17SAS) to cover the work; vote 4-0.
Water Systems Director Vanessa Tigert presented two water‑system items tied to a larger SCADA upgrade. The Board awarded Bid #26029‑B for alum system improvements to Bar Environmental Supply Inc. for $229,850, which Tigert said will permit remote operation and reduce operator travel. Tigert also described a long‑standing Kenwood Road 10‑inch main that broke in July 2024 and required replacement and boring under Morning Creek. The lowest estimate to perform the additional work was $362,775; the Board approved Change Order #1 to the on‑call contract 4-0. Tigert said the repair had been delayed for safety and logistical reasons and that on‑call contractor availability would affect timing.
Commissioner Charles D. Rousseau pressed staff for urgency on the Kenwood Road repair; County Administrator Steve Rapson said staff prioritized the repair but contractor schedules can be affected by emergency main breaks. All project approvals were unanimous.
The actions fund work across SPLOST and water‑operations budgets and are scheduled to proceed under existing procurement contracts and on‑call agreements.
