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$10.08M courthouse remodel estimate draws board questions as bid schedule is set

Bremer County Board of Supervisors · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Architects and consultants delivered a final plan set and a $10,078,282 construction estimate for a two‑phase courthouse remodel; supervisors voiced concern that the figure had ballooned from an earlier $6 million target and asked staff to prepare contingency or phased alternatives before awarding bids.

Consultants presented final construction drawings and a milestone schedule for the courthouse remodel; the team proposed releasing bids with alternates and anticipated a construction start in early March if the board approves the guaranteed maximum price.

"Their current estimate for the completed project for both phases 1 and 2 is just a little over $10,000,000 there — $10,078,282," Scott…

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