The High Springs City Commission voted to award ITB 2025-01, the city’s road-paving project, to Hicks, a Trenton-based contractor, after public-works staff reviewed bids and road conditions.

Public Works Director Jason Bridal explained bids were received per-road and as a full package and recommended awarding specific roads to Hicks. “So, I actually didn't think the first page would even come close to that number. And when it did, I was pretty happy,” Bridal said while describing the pricing and his recommendation. He told commissioners the selected work will include removal of existing concrete where present, rebuilding the base and installing new asphalt rather than a simple overlay.

Kevin Smith, project manager for Hicks, said his company is FDOT-prequalified and has experience on local rural roads; he told the commission Hicks bid conservatively and expects to deliver a quality product. Commissioners and staff reviewed problem areas in person before the meeting; several commissioners emphasized they want full removal where concrete underlies failing asphalt.

Commissioner Bloodsworth moved to accept Bridal’s recommendation and award the work to Hicks; the motion carried on a voice vote. The contract award authorizes work on the selected streets and directs public-works staff to oversee project execution and quality.

What’s next: Staff will execute the contract with Hicks, schedule construction, and provide project oversight. Commissioners requested stronger on-site supervision to ensure full removal where specified and durable results.