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Board approves resolution to move forward with Lewis–Woodville water upgrade after state review
Summary
Officials said a March 2022 application produced a $4.9 million grant for the Lewis–Woodville system; a single construction bid of $3.95 million came in higher than earlier estimates, the county trimmed $327,000 of scope to reallocate for generators, and the board approved a resolution to proceed pending state approval.
A presenter for the Lewis–Woodville Water System told the board the county’s March 2022 application produced an intent‑to‑award for about $4.9 million to overhaul the town’s water system. He said contractor interest for the work has been limited and that one responsive bid from Hall Construction (Wilson) arrived at $3,948,893 — higher than the initial estimate by roughly $468,000.
To keep the project viable, the presenter said engineers and staff identified about $327,000 in scope items to remove and recommended reallocating funds for two backup generators serving Weldon locations. He said the county manager has signed the application updates and staff sent materials to the state for review; when state approval is received the board will be asked to formally award the construction contract.
During the session the presenter asked that the board sign a tentative resolution that would let procurement and the engineer begin ordering material once the state completes its review. The chair moved the resolution and a second followed; the chair announced the motion carried by voice vote.
The transcript contains inconsistent contractor names in discussion (the bid was recorded as from Hall Construction; later staff mentioned awarding to Hobbs or Harp Construction). Staff indicated they would return to the board for the formal award once the state has completed its review and the contract documents and contractor identity are finalized.
