Engineering Services Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2026 01:15 PM Commission Chamber

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 1.Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire a portion of property for right of way, permanent construction easement for maintenance of slopes, and temporary driveway easement (Parcel 165-1-125-00-0) 2793 Willis Foreman Road (Willis Foreman Road Widening Project – Project Parcel 98.

• 2.Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire a portion of property for right of way and permanent construction easement for maintenance of slopes  (Parcel 150-0-012-11-0) 3043 Willis Foreman Road (Willis Foreman Road Widening Project – Project Parcel 21).

• 3.Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire a portion of property for permanent construction easement for the right to place and maintain utilities (Parcel 194-0-063-00-0) 2401 Willis Foreman Road (Willis Foreman Road Widening Project – Project Parcel 172A).

• 4.Motion to Approve Emergency Service of #6 Rwps Diesel Repair in the  amount $42,079.58

• 5.Approve and award a Engineering Services Agreement with Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) to provide engineering study & evaluation, system modeling, and design services for the Groundwater and Surface Water Evaluation and Design Improvements Project in the amount of $984,000.00. Award is contingent upon receipt of the signed and executed agreement for the Emerging Contaminants, Small and Disadvantaged Communities (ECSDC) Grant approved by the Augusta Commission on November 4, 2025. (GMC is prequalified Engineer under RFQ 24-132.

• 6.Approve proposal to enter into a professional services contract with Hydromax USA, LLC to facilitate the Evaluation and Repair of Distribution System Valves and Hydrants Program for the Utilities Department (RFP 25-190). 

• 7.Motion to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2026 Engineering Services Committee Meeting.

• 8.Mr. Robert Sheffer regarding the Birdwell Road Bridge over Spirit Creek was washed out 12 years ago and still has not been repaired. This is causing hardship, diminished property values, and, potential safety issues for residents. Furthermore, it constitutes violation of O.C.G.A 32-4-41 requiring Cities/Counties to maintain roads and bridges within their jurisdiction to insure safe and accessible passage. (Deferred from the March 10, 2026 meeting)

• 9.Mr. Reginald Coney regarding broken bridge on Birdwell Road which limit access to their church. (Deferred from the March 10, 2026 meeting)