Sandy Springs awards $769,719 contract for Long Island Drive–Mount Vernon intersection improvements

The Sandy Springs City Council approved a contract award on Jan. 6 to Sol Construction LLC for the Long Island Drive at Mount Vernon Highway intersection improvement project (project number 2403). Public Works Director Marty Martin told council Sol Construction was the lowest responsive bidder at $769,719; the city's engineer estimate had been approximately $1,100,000.

The project scope includes installing a new traffic signal where none exists currently, widening Long Island Drive to create a four-legged intersection, realigning the Arlington Memorial Park driveway to align with Long Island Drive, and constructing sidewalks, crosswalks and intersection lighting to improve visibility and pedestrian safety. Staff said necessary land rights are in hand; utilities relocations are anticipated and will be coordinated in the construction schedule.

Martin estimated about 45 days to finalize contract paperwork and an initial mobilization window of roughly six weeks. He noted signal gear is a long-lead item and that the work involves horizontal roadway construction and driveway adjustments. Council members asked about schedule, utility impacts and neighborhood access; staff said they would provide coordination to maintain access to the park and neighborhoods during construction.

Council member Melissa Mueller moved approval and Mary Ford seconded; the motion passed by voice vote. The city manager was authorized to execute the contract.

Next steps: staff will finalize contract execution and notify neighbors and stakeholders of phasing and access plans before construction mobilizes.