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Change order sought after asbestos, lead found in annex flood remediation; county will seek recovery from roofing vendor
Summary
Finance staff said a contractor discovered asbestos and lead during flood mitigation at the county annex, producing a $23,007.46 change order that will increase the emergency-authorized estimated contract to about $153,003.51; the county will first seek recovery from the roofing vendor and may file a claim with the county risk pool if necessary.
Cowlitz County finance staff told commissioners the contractor performing flood mitigation at the county annex discovered asbestos-containing floor tile and lead during work, requiring an abatement change order and additional finishing work.
Finance Director Cathy Funk Baxter said the remediation contractor, Prestige Northwest Construction Services, completed…
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