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Contractor raises tariff cost concerns for Diamond Z Arena; city urges contract and documentation
Summary
Bonneville Builders told the council tariffs and volatile material pricing could produce $8,200–$15,000 in cost escalations for the Diamond Z Arena project; staff said standard change‑order and contingency mechanisms exist and urged the contractor to sign and document any claims.
Bonneville Builders submitted a statement asking Cedar City to acknowledge potential cost escalations on the Diamond Z Arena construction caused by tariffs and supply volatility. The contractor’s assistant vice president, Brian Cummins, reported an $8,200 increase from an earthworks supplier and estimated $10,000–$15,000 could materialize across plumbing, mechanical and electrical trades; he asked the council to provide an owner contingency or pre‑approval mechanism so the contractor could proceed.
City staff replied that standard change‑order procedures and owner contingencies exist in the project process, but the city has not yet executed a contract with the low bidder so there is no current change‑order path. Staff encouraged the contractor to execute the contract and document any tariff‑driven manufacturer letters or supplier quotes so the city’s representative can evaluate and process legitimate change orders under standard terms. Council members expressed willingness to work with the contractor within normal procurement and change‑order rules rather than pre‑approve undefined blanket allowances.
No formal council action was taken; staff asked the contractor to sign the contract and document any tariff impacts for later review.
