DeKalb committee approves revised $44.8M contract for consent-decree sewer rehabilitation after vendor pricing changes

The committee approved a revised award for the county's consent‑decree sewer condition assessment and rehabilitation contract after staff and procurement pursued additional offers and unit‑price adjustments.

Director Wells told the committee that, following a two‑week referral and additional review with audit and procurement, staff were able to reduce unit pricing for one vendor and apportion work to achieve savings. "We were able to realize roughly about $4,800,000 reduction in award," Wells said, explaining that a best and final offer process produced the cost change. The revised award was presented as approximately $44,800,000 (down from the prior figure near $49,752,501).

Why it matters: The contract is part of the county's consent‑decree obligations to address sewer overflows and urgent operational needs; successful unit‑price negotiation and apportionment can reduce county costs while maintaining required work.

Details: The low‑bid invitation was listed as 20Five‑100070 and the recommended bidders named in committee were Kemi Construction Company Inc. and Southeast Pipe Survey Inc. Director Wells said procurement and audit participated and supported a best‑and‑final offer process that led to the substitute award. Commissioners moved and approved the substitute by voice vote.

Next steps: Staff will proceed with contract award details and execution per procurement rules and return any required reporting to the board as the project is implemented.