Court approves Jimline Road change order and a $422,495.10 contractor pay application

The Commissioners Court approved a change order and a contractor pay application Monday for the Jimline Road expansion project. County engineering staff described the change order as 300 feet of extra ditch work and additional fill for areas cut too low; the work was described as a safety fix. The court approved change order No. 2 after staff said the cost remains within the project budget.

The court also approved pay application No. 4 from Holmes Construction in the amount of $422,495.10 after project staff confirmed the contractor's current work was complete for the pay period and that one payout remains outstanding before final closeout. Commissioners asked if any state materials were provided; staff said the county chose concrete and the project remains within the budget.

Both votes passed unanimously, 5–0. Project representatives said demolition, backfill, and demo of sidewalks were underway and that the general contractor was beginning basement backfill that week.

Commissioners and staff discussed withholding final retention until punch-list items are complete; staff said one more payout remains and final quantities are being reconciled.