TIFTON —
County commissioners are working to value engineer the new public works facility in order to save the county money.
Jones Construction, located in Tift County, would be paid a little more than $7,000 to take a look at the project and inform the county where there are legitimate savings.
“We want to do our best to get teh work done by local people,” said Jason Jordan, director of the Public Works and Roads departments.
After the initial value engineering is complete, the contractor will then provide a bid to the county, which will be firm, so there will be no surprises -- or cost increases along the way.
Jordan said the cost of the facility, which will be a metal building with an office in the front, is estimated at $55 per square foot.
But even with what he calls a “dirt cheap” cost, Jordan said the county is still pushing to drive the cost down.
Site work on the project will be done by the Roads Department, which will mean a $400,000 to $500,000 savings, Jordan added.
Commissioners congratulated the Roads Department in Tuesday night’s workshop on their work during the recent rain storms. Tift County has received more than 12 inches of rain since January 1, and Jordan said the potholes being reported throughout the county are due to excessive rain and old roads.
He added that there are two road crews working around the clock to fix the roads.
Each of the commissioners commended the Roads Department, calling their work outstanding.
Commissioner Donnie Hester, however, reminded his colleagues to ask their constituents to be patient, as there are many issues to be dealt with, not just roads.
To contact editor Angye Morrison, call 382-4321.
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