Unexpected damage increases courthouse rehab costs; board approves change order

Apr 29, 2025

Officials reported additional water and stone damage discovered during Phase 3A of the historic courthouse exterior rehabilitation, prompting a contractor change order of $248,495 and an increase of $58,500 for construction management and design oversight, including snow guards; work now expected to finish in October.

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County staff told commissioners that Phase 3A of the historic courthouse exterior rehabilitation revealed additional water-related damage to stonework and interior plaster during construction. As a result, the administration requested a contractor change order to NREL Restoration Limited for $248,495 to cover the additional work, and an increase of $58,500 to the architect/project-management contract to keep construction management and design services in place.

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