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Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract in the Amount of $3,724,359 to Morgan Trucking & General Construction, Inc., for the Greenville Loop Trail Section 3 Transportation Bond Project and the Greenville Loop Sidewalk Project
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Department: |
Engineering |
Meeting Date: |
1/20/2026 |
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Contact Name: |
Wim Combs |
Public Hearing: |
No |
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Contact Phone: |
910-341-5896 |
Advertising Date/Advertised By: |
N/A |
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Attachments: |
Attachment #1: Resolution; Attachment #2: Project Map; Attachment #3: Certified Bid Tabulation; Attachment #4: Presentation |
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this resolution is to award a construction contract to Morgan Trucking & General Construction, Inc. of Supply NC (“Morgan”), in the amount of $3,724,358.90, for the Greenville Loop Trail Section 3 (2TRST1591) and Greenville Loop Sidewalk (2TRSW2310) projects (“Projects”).
BACKGROUND:
The Projects are included in the City’s Transportation Bond Program and are identified as Section 3 in the attached multi-use path diagram, spanning approximately 1.4 miles from Old Military Road to Park Avenue. The improvements include, but are not limited to, a new 8 to 10-foot-wide asphalt trail, accessible ramps, pedestrian signal improvements at Oleander Drive, utility coordination, drainage, multiple commercial driveways, signage, and pavement markings. The Projects were competitively bid through the City’s Purchasing Department, with Morgan being the lowest responsible responsive bidder at $3,724,358.90.
The 1.0-mile Section 1 from South College to Pine Grove Drive, along Holly Tree Road, has been completed. The 1.6-mile Section 2 that runs along Greenville Loop Road from Pine Grove Drive to Old Military Road is currently under construction. The 0.3-mile Section 4, along Pine Grove Drive, will be constructed with the Pine Grove South Intersection Improvements and is expected to go out for bid this spring. Once all sections are completed, the Greenville Loop Trail will consist of 4.3 miles of new multi-use path connecting the Central College Trail to the River to Sea Bikeway.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
The budget impact of awarding this contract is $3,724,358.90 in total, including $3,701,766 from various other Transportation Bond projects, the Roadway Contingency project, the Greenville Loop Sidewalk project, and the Transportation Motor Vehicle Tax. An accompanying ordinance specifies the various funding sources to be used.
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RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Passage of the attached resolution is recommended.