The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved Change Order 17 on Dec. 8, adding $377,213.81 to the contract for phase 1 renovations at the county detention facility. Project staff said the work covers required items in Area B (the new intake and booking area) and replacement of two rooftop units and associated smoke-evacuation equipment serving Dorms 4 and 5.

County project staff explained that the change order was necessary after state inspections and work-scope clarifications. Approving the change order increases the amended contract sum to $19,369,317.43. County staff said the work will restore 36 beds to service, helping the sheriff’s office reduce out-of-county housing of inmates.

Deputy county staff and project managers told commissioners they hoped this would be the next-to-last change order; they said a final closeout change order is expected after quantities are finalized. Commissioners asked whether additional work was expected; staff said no further items were known at this time but did not rule out adjustments. The board approved the change order and authorized the county manager to execute the necessary documents.