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Contractor disputes county change order for Bob Hall Pier rebuild; Kallen Marine proposes mediation option
Summary
Kallen Marine representatives told the court they disagree with the county's proposed change order on the Bob Hall Pier reconstruction and requested a meeting to resolve the matter, saying they prefer to avoid formal mediation.
Contractor Kallen Marine told the Nueces County Commissioner's Court on June 24 that it objects to a proposed change order related to the Bob Hall Pier reconstruction and requested an opportunity to meet with county staff to present its position before the county pursues formal dispute procedures.
What's at issue: County staff presented a change order (identified in the meeting papers as change order number 3) that would increase the contractor's net charge by a stated amount. Kallen Marine's project director said the company disagreed with the county's position and noted that the contract includes dispute resolution procedures. The contractor asked for a meeting to try to resolve the disagreement and said it wanted to avoid being forced into formal mediation.
Why this matters: The Bob Hall Pier project is a waterfront infrastructure effort and a high‑visibility county project. Change order disputes can delay construction, affect budgets and lead to formal claims if not resolved. County officials said project staff and legal counsel have been engaged and that the county expects the contractor and staff to attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
Next steps: Kallen Marine requested an in‑person meeting with project managers and county staff; the contractor indicated it is prepared to proceed to the contract's mediation step only if necessary. County staff said they will follow normal project procedures for reviewing change order claims and will schedule a meeting to seek resolution.
