Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/24/2025
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Seth Peterson, P.E., Pre-Construction Manager
Submitted by: John Sedlack, Project Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
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U.S. Highway 98 Eastern Shore Trail Extension Project - Permission to Advertise
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the Purchasing Director to place a competitive bid for the U.S. Highway 98 Eastern Shore Trail Extension Project from the east side of the Fish River Bridge to Pleasant View Lane once plans and specifications are completed.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The U.S. Highway 98 Eastern Shore Trail Extension from the east side of the Fish River Bridge to Pleasant View Lane will add 1.85 miles to the current 25+ mile trail system. The trail offers off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation for the citizens of Baldwin County.
Previous Commission action/date:
January 3, 2023 - The Commission adopted Resolution #2023-046 and approved a funding agreement for Preliminary Engineering and Construction of the Highway 98 Eastern Shore Trail Extension from the east side of the Fish River Bridge to Pleasant View Lane.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $1,000.00 (Estimated Advertising Cost)
Budget line item(s) to be used:
HW20057000-4CONTRCN-4CONTR SRV-4CONTRACT
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Highway Department Pre-Construction staff will submit an advertisement to the Purchasing Director to place a competitive bid once plans and specifications are complete.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A