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Caribou council authorizes manager to approve library change orders but disputes a contractor’s extra fee demand
Summary
Council voted to allow the city manager to sign change orders for the Caribou Public Library connectivity‑hub project, but members questioned an additional $43k–$80k claim from the design firm over elevator work and routed the matter to the city attorney and municipal buildings committee for review.
Councilors authorized City Manager Penny Thompson to approve change orders related to the Caribou Public Library MCA connectivity‑hub construction project on April 13, but the meeting exposed a firm disagreement over a contractor’s late claim for additional professional fees.
Manager Thompson and Library Director Baldwin told the council that Haley Ward — the project designer/engineer — submitted a proposed change order tied to a limited‑use elevator and additional design…
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