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Contractor delays, change orders and leak investigations stall courthouse waterproofing work
Summary
County staff reported ongoing delays securing change‑order pricing, no‑shows by contractors for inspections and incomplete repairs tied to recent leaks; commissioners tabled further action pending inspections and contractor responses.
WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. — County facilities staff told the Board of County Commissioners on March 3 that work to repair courthouse and jail exterior leaks remains incomplete, with contractors slow to supply schedules and corrected change‑order pricing.
A facilities representative reported that a waterproofing contractor sealed stair joints at the jail and completed insulation and base coats on some exterior sections, but the contractor has not supplied a full completion schedule or revised pay requests that reflect returned change‑order proposals. The representative said the waterproofing contractor included additional work in a pay request but staff rejected that pay request pending board approval of the change order.
Commissioners and staff also said a roofing contractor failed to show for a scheduled inspection at the sheriff’s office last week but promised to attend a follow‑up inspection the next day. Staff said they placed red dye to trace a suspected leak source but had insufficient rain to confirm the dye’s path. Inspectors also noted failed sealant at duct joints and other areas that might be sources of leakage.
Given the unanswered pricing and scheduling questions, a commissioner moved to table the item until the contractor provides corrected documentation and staff obtains a clearer schedule. The motion to table carried on a unanimous roll call.
Why it matters: The discussion covered both immediate risk of interior leaks and contract management: staff described unresolved change orders and incomplete contractor responses that are preventing the county from closing out the project and authorizing payment.
What's next: Staff will continue to press contractors for revised change‑order pricing and a firm completion schedule, and the board asked to be updated when the manufacturer and roofing contractor complete the promised inspections.
