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Commissioners approve $4,750 change order for fiber-optic design, raising contract to $31,600
Summary
The Hancock County commissioners approved Change Order #2 to Sigma Technologies' contract for design and consulting on an underground/alternate fiber route, adding $4,750 and bringing the total to $31,600; staff said further technical discussions may be required.
Hancock County commissioners voted April 2, 2026, to approve Change Order #2 to a contract with Sigma Technologies Ltd. for design and consulting services related to an underground and alternate route for county fiber-optic lines. The change order adds $4,750 to the project, bringing the contract total to $31,600.
Phil Johnson presented the change order, which the minutes describe as design and planning work to contain fiber-optic lines and improve connections among county offices, employees, service providers and the public. William Bateson moved to approve the change order; Timothy Bechtol seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Tim Stuart told the board that additional discussion might be necessary to resolve finer details of the project. The contract as stated in the minutes included a 14-day timeline after executed documents. The minutes do not specify the exact design elements or the proposed underground route map; staff flagged follow-up technical discussions as needed.
The approval moves the design work forward; the minutes record the dollar amounts and the 14-day execution timeline but do not list a construction schedule or funding source beyond the contract approval.
