Pedestrian Bridge for James O. Oates Park

This contract concerns the design, construction, and installation of a pedestrian bridge within James O. Oates Park in Dothan, Alabama. The City of Dothan issued a public bid (23‑076) that closed on May 16, 2023. C & R Contracting, LLC submitted a standard bid of $394,500, which was negotiated down to $376,500, and was formally awarded on July 20, 2023. The project’s scope includes all civil‑engineering work required for the bridge, such as site preparation, structural steel fabrication, concrete work, and final installation, with sealed‑bid submission requirements. Certification of the bid was performed by Phillip E. Santora, P.E., of Northstar Engineering Services, Inc. • Publicly‑competed, full‑open competition resulting in a single‑vendor award. • Negotiated contract value of $376,500 (≈ 5 % reduction from original bid). • Scope: full pedestrian bridge construction, encompassing design, materials, labor, and installation at a municipal park.