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Commissioners discuss elevator replacement costs and accessibility planning; no contract awarded
Summary
Staff updated the commission on limited contractor responses for an elevator replacement and referenced a rough price estimate of about $100,000 per floor for replacement. Commissioners asked staff to seek additional bids and plan accommodations for occupants during construction.
Osage County staff reported on Aug. 5 that bids for elevator replacement and associated maintenance have been limited and that the county has so far received one price reference roughly in the range of $100,000 per floor for replacement.
Why it matters: Replacing an elevator is a major capital project that would affect building access, budgeting and scheduling. Commissioners discussed logistics for accommodating the public and staff during construction and asked staff to pursue additional bids and clarify timeline and accessibility plans.
Discussion highlights
- Bids and vendors: Staff said several vendors either did not respond or declined to bid once they learned the county had an existing contract with a vendor. One informal estimate mentioned about $100,000 per floor for replacement; staff said this is the only number currently available.
- Scheduling and accommodations: Commissioners discussed setting up alternative access or a kiosk for public business while an elevator is out of service and asked staff to develop a scheduling plan before requesting final bids.
- Next steps: Staff will continue outreach to vendors, attempt to secure additional written bids, and return with a more detailed timeline and cost estimates; no procurement or contract was approved at the Aug. 5 meeting.
Ending
Commissioners instructed staff to gather additional bids and to prepare logistics and timeline options before bringing a replacement contract for formal consideration.
