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Commission awards $20,439 contract to raise courthouse concrete slab; one commissioner abstained
Summary
The commission approved a bid from Modern Foam Solutions to lift a sunken concrete slab at the west end of the historic courthouse at a total cost of $20,439.14 (including a $994.22 flooring allowance); the contractor said it could complete work the following week. Commissioner Wehmeyer abstained from the vote.
County staff recommended and the Franklin County Commission approved a contract to lift a sunken concrete slab at the west end of the historic courthouse on March 12.
Brandon (county project staff) reported two bids were received and the low bidder, Modern Foam Solutions, submitted $19,444.92. Staff identified a flooring matching issue for a non‑carpet office; locating the exact flooring increased the contractor's total by $994.22, bringing the project total to $20,439.14. The contractor indicated it could perform the work the following week when the space would be vacant.
Contract scope and contingencies: Staff warned of possible cracking to drywall or windows as the slab is lifted; simple patching would be handled by county staff, and larger damage would be the contractor's responsibility per contract allowances. The RFP included allowances for ductwork embedded in concrete should the foam injection require duct clearance.
Vote: A motion to approve the bid passed; the recorded vote was yes from four commissioners, one abstention by Commissioner Wehmeyer.
Next steps: Staff said they would schedule the work to take advantage of a week when the courthouse space is empty and would oversee furniture removal, repairs for minor cracking, and contractor coordination on any larger unforeseen impacts.
