Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/18/2025
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: Chris Bradley, Design Tech II
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Project No. HW25106 - County Road 68 Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Permission to Advertise
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Authorize the Purchasing Director to place a competitive bid for safety improvements on County Road 68 (900 feet east of Baldwin Beach Express); and
2) Authorize the Chairman to execute any project-related documents.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: This project will support the Baldwin County Commission’s Strategic Plan Goals for Growth and Infrastructure Balance and Public Safety by improving an existing pedestrian crosswalk on County Road 68. Improvements include constructing a raised pedestrian crosswalk for improved visibility and safety.
Previous Commission action/date: July 1, 2025 - The Commission approved reducing the speed limit on County Road 68 (from State Route 161, aka Baldwin Beach Express, west approximately 2,200 ft) from 45 MPH to 35 MPH; and approved the installation of a raised pedestrian crossing and flashing, solar-powered pedestrian warning signage on County Road 68 for an approximate cost of $45,000.00.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $1,000 (Estimated Advertising Cost)
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW25106 .4CONTRCN .4CONTR SRV.4ADVERTISE
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 Pre-Construction staff will submit advertisement to Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director, when plans and contract documents are finalized. The Purchasing Director will advertise the project for competitive bid.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A