The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors approved the final retainage payment of $19,630.83 — reported as 3% of the project cost — to Kingland Construction for the Winnebago County storage building, after staff described corrective work and a continuing performance bond.

Why it matters: Supervisors sought assurance that roof screws that had been improperly seated had been corrected and that the county retained contractual protection for unforeseen problems after closeout. Staff reported that Kingland had scanned the roof, re-set or replaced screws as needed, performed internal blocking where required and that a performance bond remains in force after closeout.

Details of the discussion: A supervisor asked whether roof screws that were missed or crooked had been fixed; county staff said the contractor reworked the roof, replaced screws at the correct angle and performed interior blocking. The project’s performance bond remains in place to cover unforeseen issues that arise after closeout. Supervisors asked about the bond or warranty duration; staff said the DOT-standard language applies and indicated that post-closeout claims are uncommon but did not provide a definite expiration period for the bond during the meeting.

Procedural outcome: Motion by Genswold (name recorded in the meeting) and seconded by Derby to approve the final payment to Kingland Construction. The motion passed.

Follow-up: Staff will retain contract closeout documentation and the performance bond in project records; supervisors asked to be alerted if warranty/claim questions arise so the county can pursue remedies under the bond.