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Kootenai County hears progress report on justice building, debates furniture vendor as tariffs loom
Summary
County officials received a construction update on the new justice building, recommended a compressed-air fire protection option for evidence storage and debated furniture vendors after possible new tariffs threatened earlier pricing; staff were told to confirm manufacturing origins before placing an April 1 order.
The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners on March 4 received a construction update on the new justice building and discussed two procurement issues: a fire-protection configuration for evidence storage and selection of vendor for the building's furniture, including uncertainty over possible new tariffs.
David Mendez with Turner & Townsend told commissioners the third floor of the justice building is nearly complete and the second and lower floors are progressing: carpeting, elevator installation and painting are underway, while the lower level is finishing mechanical and secure-area work. He reported three exterior windows remain to be installed and that a window recently failed testing, prompting additional tests to ensure a proper seal.
Mendez recommended the board accept a compressed-air fire-protection option for the evidence storage room on the first floor that would…
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