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Franklin County awards $887,532 contract for 2026 LMIG road resurfacing

The county board approved paving three roads using state grant money after previously securing the year's grant with a local matching share.

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At a glance

What this means now

Where it stands

On May 4, the board approved awarding the resurfacing contract to Stratton and Sons for $887,532.00 by a 5-0 vote.

The story

In January, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 LMIG (Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant) in the amount of $781,161.30, with a 30% local match.

SourcesJanuary 27, 2026, Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting Agenda. Minutes

At an April work session, commissioners discussed using the LMIG funds to resurface Franklin County Boat Ramp Road, Sewell Road and Clarks Creek Road. The lowest bid, from Stratton & Sons Construction, came in at $887,532.00 and was set to be recommended for approval at the board's regular meeting.

SourcesApril 28, 2026, Board of Commissioner Work Session Agenda. MinutesApril 28, 2026, Board of Commissioner Work Session Agenda. Agenda

On May 4, the board approved awarding the resurfacing contract to Stratton and Sons for $887,532.00 by a 5-0 vote.

SourcesMay 04, 2026, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. MinutesMay 04, 2026, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. Agenda

What happened

How this issue got here

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Approved
confirmed

2026 LMIG road resurfacing bid award to Stratton and Sons

Terry Harris recommended the low bid from Stratton and Sons in the amount of $887,532.00.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

2026 LMIG (Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant)

a. 2025 LRA b. 2026 LMIG

Appeared on agenda
proposed

2026 LMIG (Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant) road resurfacing program

a. 2025 LRA b. 2026 LMIG c. Geological Water Survey

Discussed
discussed

2026 LMIG road resurfacing project (Franklin County Boat Ramp Road, Sewell Road, Clarks Creek Road)

the lowest bid submitted by Stratton & Sons Construction in the amount of $887,532.00. This bid will be recommended for approval at the regular meeting.

mentioned
unknown

2026 LMIG road funding

The 2026 LMIG in the amount of ($781,161.30) has been approved with at 30% match.

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