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County authorizes up to $6,000 for Health Department plumbing repair; staff warned of slab damage
Summary
Commissioners authorized a not-to-exceed $6,000 purchase order for plumbing repair at the Osage County Health Department after staff described longstanding slab and water damage that will require carpet removal and concrete work.
Osage County commissioners on Aug. 5 authorized a not-to-exceed $6,000 purchase order to Teal Plumbing to repair plumbing damage at the county health department.
Brent Rose, identified in the meeting as representing the health department's facilities concerns, described visible damage beneath an examination-room floor and said remediation would include cutting out carpet, drying and removing concrete in places where water has migrated.
Why it matters: The condition was described as ongoing and time-sensitive; staff said delaying remediation would worsen structural damage beneath clinic floors. The commission authorized a capped amount to allow immediate work while officials secure more detailed bids and documentation.
Discussion highlights
- Scope: Rose said the damage appears to involve a slab and moisture under examination-room flooring; remediation will require removal of carpet and some concrete and drying the affected areas.
- Cost estimates and procurement: Rose said he had not obtained a full written bid before the meeting; commissioners discussed whether the county could approve a not-to-exceed amount without formal competitive bids. Commissioners agreed to a "not-to-exceed" threshold to allow urgent remediation, noting the county could amend the authorization later if a detailed quote arrived.
- Reporting: Commissioners requested a post-repair report documenting work completed and costs; staff said they would provide that follow-up.
Action taken
The commission approved purchase order number 4028 to Teal Plumbing, not to exceed $6,000, to be paid from the Health Department fund. (See the commission's formal vote list in the "Votes at a glance" report from the Aug. 5 meeting.)
Ending
Health department staff will obtain written estimates if possible and report back after remediation. Commissioners emphasized balancing urgency with standard procurement practices.
