Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Works topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Trussville approves $311,266 award for sports-complex parking; $150,000 covered by grant
Summary
Council suspended rules for time sensitivity and unanimously approved awarding the sports-complex parking contract to Central Alabama Asphalt and Construction Company LLC for $311,265.94; $150,000 will come from a dedicated grant and the city will fund the remaining $161,265.94.
Trussville —1 iCouncil on Tuesday authorized a time-sensitive award to the low bidder for the sports-complex parking-lot project and appropriated city funds to cover the remainder not paid by grant support.
Mayor Ben Short told the council he had solicited three quotes and the low responsive bid came from Central Alabama Asphalt and Construction Company LLC for a total project price of $311,265.94. The mayor said $150,000 in grant funds are dedicated for the project and requested council approval to expend the remaining $161,265.94 from city funds so the work could be completed before opening day (Feb. 28).
Council voted by roll call to suspend the rules for immediate consideration because of the project's urgency and then approved the resolution to engage a project manager and award the contract. The suspension and the award both passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Council discussion focused on contractor quality and the city's procurement checks; the mayor and staff said three contractors were solicited (Central Alabama Asphalt, Butler and Norris) and that the selected firms are well regarded. Councilmembers publicly thanked public-works staff for preparatory work that reduced overall costs.
Contract details: Central Alabama Asphalt and Construction Company LLC, low bid $311,265.94; funding: $150,000 grant allocation, $161,265.94 city expenditure if approved. Council directed staff to proceed so the parking area could be available within two to three weeks if work begins promptly.
Why it matters: The parking project is intended to relieve crowding at the sports complex ahead of opening day and is partially grant-funded, reducing the city's net cost.
What happens next: Staff will execute the contract, with project management and construction anticipated to complete within weeks subject to weather and contractor scheduling.
