Department
Public Works
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to rescind a contract award - Public Works, #25RFP021025K-CRB Progressive Design/Build for the Boat Rock Sanitary Sewer Extension in an amount not to exceed $637,000.00 with Garney + Gresham Smith. Additionally, request approval to award #25RFP021025K-CRB Progressive Design/Build for the Boat Rock Sanitary Sewer Extension to The Ganey Companies, Inc to provide progressive design services necessary to deliver an 80% design drawing set and a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) associated with completing the construction and design of the petition sanitary sewer project and all associated facilities in an amount not to exceed $637,000.00. Effective upon execution of contract for 180 consecutive/calendar days upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed.body
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Sections 102-421, when a contract requires termination or rescission of the award, it shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
In accordance with the State of Georgia O.C.G.A § 36-91 Georgia Local Government Public Works Construction Law, all competitive sealed proposals (RFPs) for public works construction projects (CM at Risk, Construction PM, D/B Projects) costing $100,000 or more shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☐
District 1 ☐
District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☒
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
This project was initiated through the petition sewer process by the surrounding community who are currently served by individual septic tanks. The work under this project will further the existing 30% design of the Boat Rock Sanitary Sewer to an 80% design level and provide a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) to construct the improvements.
This project was originally awarded to Garney + Gresham Smith (Atlanta, GA) under BOC Item #25‑0978 at the December 17,2025 regular meeting. Subsequently, the Garney Companies Inc. refused to create the awarded entity of “Garney+ Gresham Smith”. Therefore, the evaluation scoring was revised and removed the points assigned for local preference to “The Garney Companies, Inc.” since The Garney Companies, Inc is located in Forsyth County. After the scoring revision, the evaluation committee’s overall results scored The Garney Companies, Inc. as the highest‑scoring responsive bidder by 0.05 points over the second place bidder, John D. Stephens (JDS). The revised scoring evaluation is reflected within exhibit #1 that is attached to this BOC Item.
Scope of Work:
This is Phase 1 of the Progressive Design-Build for the Boat Rock Petition Sanitary Sewer. Work under this phase will deliver 80% design drawings and a guaranteed maximum price associated with the completing the design and constructing the sanitary sewer system. This phase is expected to be completed in 180 days. The design will address the sanitary sewer needs of the petitioning community with gravity solutions. The service area will include those property owners along Boat Rock Road, Campbellton Road, New Hope Road, Bindford Place, Elva Drive and Trammel Crow Park within the City of South Fulton. Once the sanitary sewer system has been installed, each individual property owner will have the option to decommission their septic tank and connect directly to the sewer system at their cost.
Community Impact:
Residents that own property along sections of Boat Rock Road, Campbellton Road, New Hope Road, Bindford Place, Elva Drive and Trammel Crow Park will have sanitary sewer facilities constructed allowing them to connect into the publicly owned treatment works.
Department Recommendation:
The Public Works Department recommends the approval of this item.
Project Implications:
This is phase 1 of a progressive design build project. This phase of the project will produce a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) and 80% design document. The Public Works Department will seek BOC approval for phase 2 once after the 80% design and GMP effort has been completed.
Community Issues/Concerns:
This is a petition-based sewer project, initiated at the request of a majority of residents directly affected by the proposed facilities. The community has expressed strong support for the project and have formally requested its implementation.
Department Issues/Concerns:
The Public Works Department does not have any issues or concerns regarding awarding this contract to The Garney Companies, Inc.
Contract Modification “New Procurement”
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Current Contract History |
BOC Item |
Date |
Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount |
25-0978 |
12/17/2025 |
$637,000.00 |
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Rescind Award |
TMP |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$637,000.00 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Total Contract Value: (-$637,000.00) rescind contract award
Contract Value: (-$637,000.00)
Prime Vendor: Garney and Gresham Smith
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County
Prime Value: (-$637,000.00)
Total Contract Value: (-$637,000.00) or 100.00%
Total Certified Value: -0-
Exhibits Attached:
Exhibit 1: Request to Rescind award Memo
Contact Information
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David E. Clark, Director, Public Works 404-612-2804
Contract Attached
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No
Previous Contracts
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No
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$0.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$637,000.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$637,000.00 |
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
203-540-5400-S234 - Water and Sewer Renewal Fund (Multi-Year) - Public Works - Petitio Sewers - $637,000
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: Upon issuance of NTP |
End Date: 180 days |
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Overall Contractor Performance Rating: N/A
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