Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 5/6/2025
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Seth Peterson, P.E., Pre-Construction Manager
Tate Chalfant, Right-of-Way Manager
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
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Contract for Right-of-Way Acquisition Appraisals
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve a Contract between the Baldwin County Commission and Brandon J. Beaird, with Beaird Organization, LLC, for right-of-way acquisition appraisals on future Highway Department projects.
The Contract will be effective on June 1, 2025 (pending full execution by both parties), and terminate on June 1, 2027, or upon five (5) days written notice by either party.
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Recommendation
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Upon approval, Mr. Beaird will be used for right-of-way acquisition appraisals on future Highway Department projects when needed.
All costs for future services will be charged to the specific Highway project requiring an appraisal for right-of-way acquisition.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
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: Standard Appraisal Contract used as previously approved by Brad Hicks, County Attorney (4/16/2024).
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: Administration Staff prepare correspondence and have contract executed by Chairman. Highway will bring the original contract to the 5/6 meeting. Keep the original and send copies to Mr. Beaird and Tate Chalfant.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Contact:
Beaird Organization, LLC
ATTN: Brandon J. Beaird, President
3515 Montlimar Plaza Drive, Suite B
Mobile, Alabama 36609
Additional instructions/notes: Administration upload contract to Contracts with Tate Chalfant as originator.