Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 1/6/2026
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Mark Acreman, Assistant County Engineer; Seth Peterson, Pre-Construction Manager
Submitted by: Jeanette Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Project No. HW24096 - Lillian Recreation Center for the Baldwin County Commission
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Award the bid for Project No. HW24096 - Lillian Recreation Center to the lowest responsible bidder, Gibson Construction Services, LLC in the Bid Amount of $377,586.00; Construction Time: 75 working days; and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Bids were opened in the Purchasing Conference Room on December 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Four (4) bids were received. The lowest bid was received from R. H. Deas Building Co., LLC, however, they did not submit all the required documents with their response, therefore, their bid does not meet the required specifications. The Assistant County Engineer, Mark Acreman, reviewed the bid responses and submitted the certified Bid Tabulation and a letter recommending that the bid be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Gibson Construction Services, LLC in the amount of $377,586.00. Certified Bid Tabulation attached for review.
Previous Commission action/date:
09/02/2025 meeting: 1) Approved the Purchasing Director to place a competitive bid for improvements to the Lillian Recreation Center; and 2) Approved the Chairman to execute any project related documents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $377,586.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW24096.4CONTRCN .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?
Standard County Construction Contract
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? Yes
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: 01/06/2026
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Letter to Bidders
Additional instructions/notes: N/A