Commissioners Approve Boiler Repairs Contingent on Price Verification
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Summary
Following questions about a high vendor quote for a steam-trap component, commissioners approved furnace/boiler repairs conditioned on staff verifying part compatibility and costs with supply houses before ordering.
San Juan County commissioners approved contingency authorization to proceed with repairs on a courthouse boiler system pending verification of a high-cost part and competitive pricing.
Staff reported recurring low-water trips and a failed steam trap in the courthouse basement, and presented a vendor quote that included a line-item for a part (referred to in discussion as GDPX/"circle 41 on 24") which commissioners questioned as unusually expensive. Speaker 4 said internet searches suggested the quoted part number might be obsolete and that comparable parts were listed at much lower prices; commissioners directed staff to contact plumbing suppliers (Ferguson, Wynne and other regional suppliers) to confirm compatibility and price.
The board voted to approve the repair work conditionally pending verification of part compatibility and price; if the part cost is validated, staff may proceed to order and complete repairs. Commissioners asked staff to report back with supplier confirmation and serial numbers before final purchase.
