Board approves expanded contract and extended timeline for Lincoln County Commons project

Oct 21, 2026

The board approved an amendment to the project‑management contract with DPM Company after the Lincoln County Commons project scope grew from an initial $10–12 million estimate to about $46 million; project‑management fees remain below 1.8% and the schedule is extended roughly 13 months toward late 2028.

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County counsel told commissioners that the Lincoln County Commons capital project’s scope has increased significantly and that the request before the board would extend the project‑management contract to allow construction to finish. Counsel said the project, originally estimated at $10–12 million, is now roughly $46 million and that project‑management fees would remain under 1.8% of the total project cost.

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