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Florence awards $156,160 sewer contract to Thornton Construction; one alderman did not participate

Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Florence · June 17, 2025
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Summary

The board awarded the Hwy. 49 Eagle Post Road Sanitary Sewer Additions Phase 3 contract to Thornton Construction Company, Inc. for $156,160, the lowest of six bids. The recorded vote showed four affirmative votes; Alderman Mason Herrin did not participate.

The Florence Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted on June 17 to award the Hwy. 49 Eagle Post Road Sanitary Sewer Additions Phase 3 contract to Thornton Construction Company, Inc. for $156,160. City Engineer Tim Parker had recommended awarding to Thornton as the lowest and best bidder. Alderman Brian Grantham moved the award; Alderman Trey Gunn seconded.

"A Motion was made by Alderman Grantham, seconded by Alderman Gunn to approve the bid of Thornton Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $156,160.00 for the Hwy. 49 Eagle Post Road Sanitary Sewer Additions Phase 3, the lowest and best of six bids received as follows: Thornton Construction Company, Inc. $156,160.00 Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. $169,860.00 L&M Contractors, LLC $173,360.00 SE Pipeline & Environmental $199,925.00 Precision Pipeline & Drilling $218,387.50 McKee Construction, Inc. $224,686.00" The motion record shows Alderman John Banks, Alderman Brian Grantham, Alderman Trey Gunn and Alderman John Helms voting "Aye." Alderman Mason Herrin did not participate or deliberate on the matter.

The minutes record the award and list all bids received. No conditions, amendments, or alternative funding were recorded in the meeting minutes; the board did not record any opposing votes on the award.