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Committee approves $77,550 contract for data evaluation of 500–2,000 ADT roads
Summary
The Transportation Committee awarded AMT a four‑month contract to evaluate DOT traffic counts and prioritize roads with 500–2,000 average daily traffic for a five‑year plan; the bid opened at $77,550 and passed the committee vote.
The Beaufort County Transportation Committee voted on July 17 to approve a contract with AMT to evaluate SCDOT traffic‑count data and prioritize county roads carrying between 500 and 2,000 average daily traffic (ADT). The selection committee recommended AMT after reviewing two proposals; staff opened AMT’s bid at $77,550 and set a four‑month contract term with interim deliverables.
Bridal presented the procurement history and the recommendation to move forward, saying the consultant will review existing data, reconcile quantities with other county programs and deliver a prioritized five‑year plan similar to the county’s low‑volume road program. "AMT was selected, from the selection committee ... It was $77,550," Bridal said.
The committee moved, seconded and approved the contract without further discussion. Chairman Gordon asked for questions before the motion passed; none delayed the approval.
Why it matters: The contract is a targeted planning investment intended to replace ad‑hoc street selection with data‑driven prioritization for a mid‑range ADT band of county roads that DOT does not typically maintain.
Next steps: AMT will begin work on the four‑month contract and return with interim results and a bid package for construction quantities where applicable.
