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Northside Drive Pedestrian Bridge—February 2020

Northside Drive Pedestrian Bridge
​​Released February 2020

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We contracted with Talson Solutions LLC to perform this closeout construction audit because it was a large project with a budget of over $23 million. The project was funded using several sources including the Renew Atlanta Bond premium, and required legislative authorizations in 2016 and 2017. The department of Public Works administered the project.

Talson Solutions LLC found:
  • Atlanta's Open Checkbook website did not reconcile to actual payments made to Georgia Bridge.
  • Despite this difference, Talson concluded the total amount paid to Georgia Bridge equals the amount of the lump sum agreement—$23.2 million.
  • The Owner's allowance was used to pay $14,257 in interest charges due to payments over 90 days late. Of 35 payments to Georgia Bridge, eight exceeded the contractual 45 days with the longest lag time at 132 days.
  • DPW stated $318,885 in material and labor costs related to MARTA station parking improvements were approved through verbal conversations, which is non-compliant with the lump sum agreement.
  • City of Atlanta made two overpayments totaling $154,402 to Georgia Bridge. The overpayments were reconciled prior to project completion and therefore had no negative financial impact to the city.
Talson Solutions LLC's recommendations focus on the administration of future construction contracts