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County staff recommend repairing existing I‑75 interchange lights after contractor bids far lower than replacement cost
Summary
GDOT flagged nonworking high‑mast lights on unincorporated I‑75 interchanges; Georgia Power quoted nearly $894,350 to replace with LED plus annual maintenance $177,120, while two contractors quoted repairs around $180,000; staff recommended repairing the existing lights and the board supported placing the item on the consent agenda.
County Manager Jim Carter reported that the Georgia Department of Transportation notified Tift County about inoperative high‑mast lighting at unincorporated I‑75 interchanges. Georgia Power no longer performs these repairs and quoted $894,350.17 to install new LED fixtures with annual maintenance estimated at $177,120; two contractors submitted lower bids to repair the existing lights (Corbett Electrical $182,310; Specialized Signal Tech $180,367.24). County staff recommended repairing the existing fixtures at the lower price, and commissioners agreed to place the item on the consent agenda.
The work session record shows staff compared the three cost options and recommended the lowest‑cost repair approach. No final procurement decision was made during the work session; formal action is expected at the July 13 meeting.
