County adopts alternative design–build procurement to replace courthouse elevator

May 21, 2026

Lewis and Clark County approved Resolution 2026-36 to use an alternative project-delivery (design–build) method for a courthouse elevator replacement project, supported by a $300,000 Montana Historical Preservation grant and an estimated $1,000,000 total project cost.

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Public Works Director Jenny Chambers presented Resolution 2026-36 to allow the county to use an alternative project-delivery method (design–build) for replacement and upgrade of the courthouse elevator. Chambers said the county received a $300,000 Montana historical preservation grant and estimates the total project cost at about $1,000,000; the design–build approach is intended to reduce construction duration and disruption to a historic public facility.

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