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Commissioners approve $1.26 million change order for Smilax Road lift station project after unforeseen railroad permit work

6440171 · October 22, 2025
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The board approved Change Order No. 1 to CNE Excavating for the Smilax Road lift station and force main project, increasing the contract by $1,262,943.70 to cover a required grouting program and other unforeseen items tied to railroad permit conditions; staff said portions of the cost are expected to be paid by Amazon.

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners approved Change Order No. 1 to the CNE Excavating contract for the Smilax Road lift station and force-main project at its Oct. 21 meeting. The change order increases the contract by $1,262,943.70.

Infrastructure staff explained that Norfolk Southern…

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