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Clay County court approves $20,903 reduction to courthouse renovation electrical line item
Summary
Commissioners approved change order number 2, reducing the electrical alternate in the courthouse renovation GMP from about $69,000 to $48,009.07, a savings of roughly $20,903.
The Clay County Commissioners Court approved change order number 2 for the courthouse renovation contract, reducing the electrical alternate in the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) and producing a savings of roughly $20,903.
Why it matters: The change order lowers the contract cost for a specific electrical scope by allowing reuse of existing conduit and selecting alternate lighting products. That reduction frees county funds or reduces the overall renovation cost for work on the courthouse dome trim and related exterior work.
Details discussed
County staff explained the original electrical allowance in the general GMP was about $69,000. Under change order number 2 the cost for the alternate electrical scope was revised to $48,009.07 by reusing some existing conduit and specifying different lighting options. The county’s motion to approve the change order was made by Ben and seconded by Jack. The judge recorded the item as approved by general consent with a 5-0 vote.
Commissioners said they initially asked for bids for trim and paint work around the courthouse dome and that scaffolding or lift access factored into the estimates; staff indicated employees or in-house road crews might be used for some smaller exterior tasks if feasible. The court approved the change order to reflect the lower electrical cost.
What’s next: The approved change order will be incorporated into the renovation contract. County staff said they will continue to evaluate whether county employees can complete smaller exterior trim work while the larger renovation proceeds.
