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Human services building update: schedule on track for Q3 2026 but change orders and contingency remain under review
Summary
Construction manager updates and review of proposed change orders (PCOs) prompted a rise in contingency estimates; county expects building completion in third quarter 2026 but said outstanding PCOs remain under negotiation.
Kenosha County staff provided an update on the human services relocation and renovation project, saying the project team expects the building to be complete in the third quarter of 2026 while noting outstanding proposed change orders (PCOs) that remain under review.
Staff said the county’s construction manager (CMA) has a new project manager after the departure of Aaron Stanton and that the new manager has improved communication with county staff. The county is reviewing PCOs that arrived late; the current budget presentation reflects a worst‑case scenario until the county and CMA adjudicate which costs the county will cover.
Why it matters: PCOs can materially affect the project contingency and final budget. Staff said each change order is being reviewed to determine responsibility for cost increases and that the contingency level shown is the current worst‑case estimate.
Schedule and next steps Staff reiterated that CMA is attempting to accelerate work but the county remains a few months from any meaningful schedule shift. County staff will continue to review PCOs one by one and to reduce contingency exposure where possible.
Ending: County staff will circulate updated PCO reviews and budget implications to supervisors as they are resolved.
