Supervisors discuss $121,397 in invoices for law enforcement center and outstanding warranty questions; no final payment taken

Jackson County supervisors reviewed a set of invoices totaling $121,397.50 for work on the county law enforcement center but paused on finalizing payments while questions about warranty work and bond release remain.

The auditor presented invoice amounts to Midwest Construction Consultants ($520.24), Bill Bruce Builders ($2,000), Stronghold Industries ($114,395), Kraus Plumbing and Heating ($1,000), Peace or Brother Company ($1,000), Rock River Electric Inc. ($1,000), Midwest All Fire and Sprinkler ($1,000), Makokona Lumber ($62.26) and AT Disposal ($420), for a cumulative total of $121,397.50, and asked the board to authorize the chair's signature on the final project cost recap as of April 15, 2025.

Supervisors expressed concern that several warranty claims tied to the project—many involving Stronghold—had not been addressed in a timely manner and questioned whether the project's performance bond has been released. Board members discussed whether project manager oversight (referred to as John in the transcript) remains in place to handle warranty issues and whether bond or warranty funds remain available should contractors fail to complete corrective work. Several supervisors urged staff to confirm bond status and to consult counsel if necessary before making final payments.

Rather than approving final payment immediately, the board discussed pursuing answers from the county’s project manager and bonding agent and directed staff to follow up. At one point a supervisor suggested removing the invoice action from the present agenda and revisiting it once warranty and bond questions are resolved.