[{"_1":2,"_111":-5,"_112":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6787460,"mediaKeyId","5600785-9172c8f1741d9fc0c2beb136839bdb6f","parentId",5600785,"title","Cass County jail addition delayed after defective electronic locks and other construction problems","audioSeconds",649,"startMs",116840,"endMs",766445,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5600785-9172c8f1741d9fc0c2beb136839bdb6f&start=116&end=766","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5600785-9172c8f1741d9fc0c2beb136839bdb6f/thumbnail_116840.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6787460/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Cass-County-jail-addition-delayed-after-defective-electronic-locks-and-other-construction-problems","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6787460-04fe4c94d3ef46f7850942ab06e0b637/orig.mp4?Expires=1773135571&Signature=JIe1QeUGxdVqxLkI6pBwm~TSNbXLlaD3gvgHTxNsc6UK8VYUT36i8IdaA~P~17PkFZh7AuAW3ZwUQiTSJ7fhBYCE7kWFCmEV~JaCbNujcDrGPjck3QJkUwxcw5-Of7cFeyVkYE-CxIK6y0FgawAoxGX-DEB1AiPhVQeNO~1kF4FvXGfxxvcRJCIXV5JFeJvLuurM1yOAqvhBfv5OMg9xuMyFwS9jZGg6m8gfdaV8zUsZf33cZ1d9qRzojG5lNpUiCOIO8~URNsHql0hommLOYbjfdLqI2Nfunkb2u5A7o5CZqabm9VwPulWFnac0iqBgWtzObx8wa9rnYCXLNGfuuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Cass County, KS","date","2025-08-18T21:17:17.803Z","article","County project staff told the Cass County building committee on record that the county’s jail addition has been delayed by multiple construction problems, most immediately a defective electronic locking system that the product vendor is reworking on-site.

A county project lead said the lock manufacturer sent a lead technician and several technicians to the site from Alabama to perform repairs after the vendor was alerted; by a Friday update they had completed about 75% of the work and returned the following day to continue progress. \"These locks were manufactured incorrectly,\" the project lead said, adding that about 36 locks remained to be fixed in J Pod and other support areas. Gene, a county construction staffer, said many of the affected locks also had incorrect hosing and a few wiring issues, and that installing the correct hoses should alleviate the failures.

The sheriff told the committee that staff training cannot begin until the locks are functioning; deputies plan a two-week training cycle for the facility. \"We're kind of in a standstill till they get these locks finished up,\" the sheriff said, while noting the county has not denied any admissions and currently has about 20 people at other facilities and an operating population that varies between roughly 300 and 320.

Project staff said the county is withholding a substantial payment to the subcontractor responsible for the security work while fixes are completed; the project lead said the withheld amount is in excess of half a million dollars. Staff also reported other construction issues — poor floor drainage in five first-floor cell showers requiring technical fixes that avoid full demolition, outstanding sprinkler connections and an HVAC air-return problem popping ceiling tiles — that will require additional contractor or engineering work and could extend the timeline further.

Commissioner Capitan said the problems underscore the need for stronger contract terms, suggesting penalty clauses in future bids. County leaders said deputies from the state’s attorney’s office are reviewing alternatives to the standard AIA contract form to favor owner protections.

Next steps identified in the meeting excerpt included: on-site completion of the lock rework by the product vendor, engineering review for HVAC/air-return fixes, and continued retention of disputed payments until satisfactory completion. The committee did not record a final vote on any of these items in the excerpt.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Building Committee Meeting 8/18","oneSentenceSummary","County staff told commissioners that a subcontractor-produced lock system was manufactured incorrectly and is being rebuilt by the vendor; the change, plus drainage and HVAC issues, has delayed staff training and pushed back opening timelines.","taxTitle","Cass County, North Dakota","taxId",2734,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6787461,"Cass County building committee approves prior meeting minutes",16,87970,104965,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5600785-9172c8f1741d9fc0c2beb136839bdb6f&start=87&end=104","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5600785-9172c8f1741d9fc0c2beb136839bdb6f/thumbnail_87970.jpg","/articles/6787461/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Cass-County-building-committee-approves-prior-meeting-minutes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6787461-188dc4b8a7fc30287c4bd37e4daba810/orig.mp4?Expires=1773135571&Signature=maqoY7WIbWlzZEeq80NxekkK4IXL4ugt4FTzIN5LjM70mcovkAagU1F73pchJsXQVf4d8i5IcQzXiCVYhX0OqG6qKImzDD52VCBEVeB00611fqiQAHw1jIugUbmqa4u9ZtBtC6ZHn2e-fSxZuUEIZhdBkBNvQhwi9h7tJjec~4ZytKCn7gXRLPK3bXITcL-GJazAHzM~-4vbAIGYeNv621Fwp~PY1ktSyrOxxYuF8UFsBsNv4FnHH5024qrhcR~fEL0F29fpeU7HBoaevpe2ay0Nl5n2DI8JvyRe-FRG1YxaabvRdsFoc0nXLr9YUmendooIGy5MZMUfnN7tSoDg5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cass County building committee voted to approve the minutes from its previous meeting held May 5, 2025. A commissioner moved and another seconded the motion; the chair called for the voice vote and the motion carried.

The vote was recorded verbally as 'aye' with no members speaking in opposition during the motion discussion. No formal roll-call tally was entered in the excerpted minutes.","The commission approved minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The approval was routine and carried without recorded opposition.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6787453,"County staff report minor facility projects: Vector Control remodel, elevator refurb and vacated office space",120,2503155,2623860,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5600785-9172c8f1741d9fc0c2beb136839bdb6f&start=2503&end=2623","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5600785-9172c8f1741d9fc0c2beb136839bdb6f/thumbnail_2503155.jpg","/articles/6787453/Cass-County/North-Dakota/County-staff-report-minor-facility-projects-Vector-Control-remodel-elevator-refurb-and-vacated-office-space","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6787453-81b5f61817f2d006c50d1c531950905b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773135571&Signature=miFl26nasZlkMo9zHq98x9UDsJ3F9AF9GSLxyaNHYf2CaaqFDj~TzyL9SXrVQMnyxgCVfR1nN1XIDynLWN2QHPXMIhceXNSUS6ZTy5bZik882lx864K-68UpWlhiZavSmaw1CwRwaGASbRku~dz9RMcluEdVdPLDWew~I4GIjO3e7cfcdYCvbBUUbbWua9p9xOf5yfkRAFL2Nh2PnMPTtX4bRCLPY8n3C9FIs9zFPb4p42a~ztVLrakCOr3kHcTSnZJF0ZpkLNVlvme4HVrxCRbUHSwkJIIyzX2AdAEcE6VZgKQRHCwSnYqLmWT-tEf6sr6h9dq~tytyNpElyLoWTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Under other business, county staff updated the committee on several facility projects that will affect day-to-day operations.

Vector Control will receive an office remodel including new carpet, paint and bathroom updates; staff said much of the work could be done in-house to reduce cost. Parts for a south elevator refurbishment are now in-house and the county will move ahead with the refurbishment; the elevator nearest the VSO office, attorney offices and cafeteria will be out of service during that work. Staff also said Agassiz Valley vacated a basement office across the cafeteria and has found alternate office space in Fargo; the vacated space may be used during future phases of the space-needs plan.

No formal votes were recorded on these smaller projects in the transcript excerpt; staff said they would proceed with scheduling and contractor coordination.","Staff updated the committee on several smaller facility items: an economical Vector Control office remodel, parts in for the south elevator refurbishment and a vacated basement office (Agassiz Valley) potentially repurposed in future phases.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6787457,"Cass County committee recommends negotiating with JLG for space-needs work; no final award today",412,1212520,1624570,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5600785-9172c8f1741d9fc0c2beb136839bdb6f&start=1212&end=1624","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5600785-9172c8f1741d9fc0c2beb136839bdb6f/thumbnail_1212520.jpg","/articles/6787457/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Cass-County-committee-recommends-negotiating-with-JLG-for-space-needs-work-no-final-award-today","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6787457-d58b3ef91bd0c12c465692a5934d66d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1773135571&Signature=lRw4ZT1SrK3SknROwE~Bml0SOgWW2mBIWOyaVyhS~CrPS~hqRuJsgj5DV7wO3wJ0ioJ4uTqvmw9L547yLs5bLTvwLmjOgR3G4D8yXoEaHJQgFcsR0jiluxPezDvDrdGZZeanwi3yRPdSrchD5z~2RiO2rD7qvDeVOjwKMeAQ8qcd37Y07xJK4WuB9Xl3ru9EWJD4T3~ipqdL1PB8Ybw9fTQpwtj-deWuKBESOOnIkwsstbrWS3XB21F8i5RV~P3PxoxMYC16YBjMHkhYySqjW51N-fgSojeOgRTzLIii9Q3Qa76VbY3meEcVfHLJpRD~ATCa0S97-8JF2SbCEXYkNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff briefed the building committee on three bids received to follow up the county’s space-needs study and recommended that commissioners identify JLG Architects as the preferred bidder for negotiation.

The county received proposals from FOSS Architecture & Interior, JLG Architects and Stone Group. Staff said two firms proposed fees as a percentage of total construction cost while one submitted a flat fee; using an $8 million reference point, staff noted the firms’ comparative fees as FOSS 6.75% (roughly $540,000), JLG 7.45% (roughly $596,000) and Stone Group a flat fee of $712,126. A commissioner asked about why the recommended bidder was not the lowest price; staff said the recommendation reflected experience, the quality of the proposed team and the iterative process used during the space-needs study.

The chair said any action that afternoon should direct staff to continue negotiations and return in two weeks with negotiated amounts rather than making a final award at this meeting. Commissioners discussed procurement options and whether to reject all bids in favor of a different contracting format. Staff said the state’s attorney’s office is reviewing alternatives to standard AIA contract language and will consult with outside counsel and AGC templates as needed.

Separately, staff provided a positive update on the new secure courtroom project — court IT and data equipment are expected toward the end of September and staff said the courtroom is on track for an October completion, with potential use slated for November.

The committee did not take a final procurement vote in the transcript excerpt; next steps are negotiation and a return to the commission with a negotiated price.","Staff recommended JLG Architects as the preferred bidder to follow up the county's space‑needs study but commissioners directed staff to negotiate terms and return in two weeks rather than making an immediate selection.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Cass County jail addition delayed after defective electronic locks and other construction problems

Cass County building committee approves prior meeting minutes

County staff report minor facility projects: Vector Control remodel, elevator refurb and vacated office space

Cass County committee recommends negotiating with JLG for space-needs work; no final award today