Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #23IFB13 Bud Stockton Extension to the lowest and best bidder, Cash Construction, in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,917,275.00. Funding Source is P307.

Williamson County sent out over five thousand one hundred (5,100) notifications with sixty-eight (68) document takers and received twelve (12) bids. The bids have been reviewed and the apparent low bidder, Cash Construction, was found to be responsive, and materially balanced. Their lowest bid of $5,917,275.00 was 16.4% below the Engineer's Estimate. The bidding was competitive with the lowest two bidders being within 0.8% of each other. In addition to meeting the bid qualifications subject to being low bidder, Cash Construction, has completed previous projects for Williamson County. Based on the quality of work performed and favorable working relationship with the County and its representatives, it is recommended to award IFB #23IFB13 Bud Stockton Extension to Cash Construction. Funding Source is P307. Point of contact is Randy Whit Friend.