Floyd County Public Works Capital
Status Updates
4.22.2025 - the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved bid #25-014 for the purchase of (1) John Deere 331G Compact Track Loader or equal to Nelson Tractor Company for Public Works. The cost of this equipment will be paid from 2023 SPLOST in the amount of $67,785.00. This amount includes the amount needed for the harness for the Bradco Cold Planer attachment. This line is budgeted for $100,000, no change to the budget is needed. This would be a savings of $32,215.00.
4.22.2025 - the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved a request from Purchasing to accept a quote for a Four Post Vehicle Lift for Public Works from Myers Industries dba Myers Tire Supply. The purchase would use funds from 2023 SPLOST in the amount of $17,200.00 and include installation and training. The budgeted amount for this line item is $20,000 which would be a savings of $2,800.00.
4.8.2025 - the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved a request from Purchasing to purchase an Etnyre Bituminous Distributor (Asphalt Truck) for Public Works from Tractor & Equipment Co. in the amount of $295,325 using funds from 2023 SPLOST. This vendor submitted the most responsive bid, however it was not the lowest bid submitted.
3.11.2025 - the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved to award bid # 25-011 Mid-Size Hydraulic Excavator & Rotator Head to Jasper Tractor for Public Works in the amount of $225,345.00 using 2023 SPLOST funds. This vendor was the lowest responsible bid that met all specifications. This item was approved for purchase in 2024 for $210,000 and was rolled over to 2025. This will require a budget increase in the amount of $15,145.00.
