Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #23IFB34 CR 307 Reconstruction to the lowest and best bidder, Joe Bland Construction, in the amount of $2,796,832.80. Funding Source is P394.

Williamson County sent out over five thousand two hundred (5,200) notifications with eighty-two (82) document takers with eight (8) submitting bids. The bids have been reviewed and the apparent low bidder, Joe Bland Construction, was found to be responsive and materially balanced. Their lowest bid of $2,796,832.80 was 5.6% lower than the Engineer's Estimate. The bidding was competitive with the lowest two bidders being within .01% of each other. In addition to meeting the bid qualifications subject to being low bidder, Joe Bland Construction has successfully 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 the CR 307 Reconstruction IFB #23IFB34 contract to Joe Bland Construction. Funding Source is P394. Point of contact is Whit Friend.