Glynn County committee approves revised $285,360 change order to extend Coastal Greenery mowing contract

The Glynn County Finance Committee approved a revised change order on Aug. 6 authorizing $285,360 to extend an existing grounds‑mowing contract to include additional locations, with funding to come from the FY 2027 public works operating budget. The change order covers mowing and grounds maintenance at several high‑visibility county sites, including Coast Guard Beach Park, Highway 341 (Harry Driggers Boulevard) and the Spur. The agenda originally listed the item at $360,780 but commissioners and staff reported a reduced figure after negotiations.

Sean Robinson, identified in the transcript as "Clinton County Public Works Director," told the committee contracting mowing allows county crews to remain focused on drainage maintenance, roadway repair and storm response and avoids adding staff and equipment. "This is not a price increase. It's a change order to add additional locations to an already existing competitively bid contract that was awarded in 2024," he said. Staff also noted local vendors will be used and that the work aligns with the public works strategic plan to improve right‑of‑way maintenance.

A commissioner said revised contract documents and the corrected contract number will be uploaded to the county portal for the Board of Commissioners before that board's final vote. A motion to approve the revised change order (mover: a commissioner; seconded by the chair) carried by voice/hand vote; the meeting record did not show a roll‑call tally. The committee's approval forwards the revised contract package to the Board of Commissioners for final processing and contract execution.