Commissioners approve Community Services Building change orders, accessibility audit and transportation contract

Centre County commissioners approved three capital project items that address outstanding punch‑list and code-related work at the Community Services Building and authorized a separate accessibility audit contract.

County staff requested approval of a contract with Dan Willis Architecture to perform an accessibility compliance audit at 15 county polling locations for a contract not to exceed $11,000. Jonathan, a county staff member overseeing capital projects, summarized two change orders: Holstram Clark Electric to relocate a fire-pump disconnect, add disconnect identification and install a main breaker (cost $25,835), and McCrossan change orders for demolition of a concrete pad, plumbing piping, signage and door hardware changes (net change $4,005.14 after credits).

"We are within reach," Jonathan said of the Community Services Building punch list, noting about 40 remaining items and that the project should wrap in the next few weeks.

The board also approved a contract with White Diamond Express LLC to provide out‑of‑county trips under the county’s medical-assistance transportation program. Transportation staff described the rate structure: a $60 minimum fee for trips 40 miles and under and $2.90 per loaded mile beyond 40 miles; the contract term would run Nov. 1, 2025, through Oct. 31, 2030, and allows a 5‑cent annual increase. Staff said the service is 100% funded through the medical-assistance program and that the county bills the state for eligible trips.

All listed capital and transportation items were approved by voice vote.