Town panel approves $3.37 million contract for Mathis Ferry and Scanlonville trails
Summary
The committee awarded IPW Construction Group LLC a $3,367,044.81 contract to build a 10‑foot shared use path along Mathis Ferry Road (5th Ave to Eagle St.) and the Scanlonville Praise House Trail; staff said they will use boardwalks and alignment shifts to protect tree canopy and cited a $2.3 million legislative allocation.
Staff recommended awarding the construction contract for the Mathis Ferry Trail (5th Avenue to Eagle Street) and the Scanlonville Praise House Trail to IPW Construction Group LLC at $3,367,044.81 after the low bidder was deemed nonresponsive. "Staff therefore recommend awarding the contract to IPW Construction Group LLC in the amount of $3,367,044.81 to construct the Mathes Ferry And Scanlonville Praise House Trails," staff stated.
Presenters described the work as a 10‑foot concrete shared‑use path for bicyclists and pedestrians including removal of existing asphalt, clearing and grading, signage and amenities (benches, water fountains, trash receptacles and bike racks). Staff and committee members discussed tree protection measures along several segments: alignment shifts, reduced width in constrained locations and boardwalks to reduce impacts to canopy root systems. A committee member noted that a $2,300,000 legislative allocation supports the project.
The motion to award was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. Staff will coordinate preconstruction activities and tree‑protection measures as the contractor mobilizes.
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