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County receives detailed update on new jail: precast delay, pay apps approved
Summary
Supervisors heard a progress update on the county jail construction: precast panels delayed to Nov. 13 with roughly five weeks estimated for erection once delivered; the board approved September and October pay applications covering multiple contractor invoices.
Osceola County supervisors received a detailed update Oct. 14 on construction of the county's new jail and approved pay applications covering architect, construction and specialty-contractor invoices.
John, the county project representative, told the board that the basement hatch had been removed and backfilled, gas-meter pads poured and electrical refeed and a transfer switch installed in the existing building to prepare for the new connection. "Precast is being poured at this time...November 13 is when the building's gonna be up and they anticipate about 5 weeks for total erection," John said.
Contractors and county staff reviewed invoices and pay apps for September and October. The September recommendation included an architect invoice of $5,530; on-site costs $17,550.38; lab testing $741; general construction invoice $41,967.37; detention security frames/hardware $4,363.78; plumbing $76,760; and electrical $36,057.25. County staff recommended approval of a September pay application of $182,752.38; the board approved that amount by voice vote.
Staff also presented additional invoices (security frames and hardware $138,235.45; plumbing $33,178.75; HVAC $180,500; electrical $55,209.25) and asked the board to approve the October payout application totaling $425,435.71 plus a $900 inspection purchase order. The board approved the October payout application; one board member recorded opposition during the voice vote.
Construction details: steel is on-site and erectors are preparing to set steel concurrently with precast placement. Staff described roof work, temporary sidewalks and drainage adjustments that reduced the need for some trenching. Project managers said they are tracking change orders and purchase orders closely and will present change-order requests when needed.
What this means: precast delivery and the five-week erection timeline set expectations for visible progress on the building shell; approved pay applications allow continued work and payment to contractors. Staff said they will continue to report progress and bring any required change orders or large variation requests back to the board for approval.
