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Supervisors hear recommendation to award $128,894 courthouse painting and wallpaper removal contract, cap $150,000
Summary
County staff recommended awarding the third-floor wallpaper removal, wall repair and painting work to Color Inc. for $86,855, plus furniture-moving and related costs totaling $128,894.77; staff requested authority to allow ancillary work (chair rail/protection) not to exceed $25,000 so total project stays below $150,000.
Scott County staff recommended the board approve a contract to remove deteriorating wallpaper, patch and paint the courthouse third floor and to fund necessary furniture moves to accommodate the work.
Staff said they received three quotes and recommended Color Inc. for the wallpaper removal and painting portion at $86,855. Additional known costs for moving heavy judge's office furniture and associated services from the vendor Paragon were quoted at $42,039.77, bringing known costs to $128,894.77. Staff asked for authorization to include ancillary protective measures such as chair railings, not to exceed $25,000, so the overall project would not surpass a $150,000 cap.
Why it matters: presenters said wallpaper holds moisture and can foster mildew in the courthouse environment and that painting is a more durable and lower-maintenance option. The work will be scheduled to avoid interfering with court operations by coordinating contractors with court administration.
Board members asked about the large variance among bids and staff said one bidder (WF Scott Decorating) provided a higher price and was difficult to get onsite. Staff also clarified they would schedule quadrant-by-quadrant work to preserve court use on other parts of the floor.
Next step: staff requested authority to proceed as recommended and to coordinate scheduling with court administration; no formal award vote was recorded in the transcript excerpt.
