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Commission discusses bridge delays, approves change order
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a bridge contractor’s change order, discussed added piling, possible liquidated damages for schedule overruns, and approved a change order (noted in the transcript with inconsistent numeric formatting). They agreed to coordinate with Great Rivers Engineering and the contractor to clarify responsibility.
Commissioners spent a substantial portion of the April 16 meeting on bridge work, change orders and schedule delays. Staff and commissioners described additional pilings driven to reach bedrock, an overrun that was reflected in a change order, and questions about inspection and contractor responsibility.
Bill Harp brought car and gas tax contracts earlier in the meeting; later, road staff and commissioners discussed a specific bridge where additional piling was required. One commissioner said added pilings are not unusual — crews drive until they reach solid base — while others said the bridge beams had not been set correctly and that Great Rivers Engineering should have monitored beam-setting and dimensions.
Commissioners debated whether to liquidate damages once remaining contract days are exceeded and agreed to bring Great Rivers Engineering and the contractor together to determine responsibility. Staff presented a change order showing contract amount and credits/overruns; the transcript records figures variously as roughly $4,006.83 and other numeric fragments and labels this as change order number three.
A motion to approve the presented change order was made, seconded and approved by voice vote (transcript records affirmative votes and "motion carried"). Commissioners said they would follow up with engineering and contractor representatives and file the signed change order document.
Next steps: staff will obtain clarifying documentation from Great Rivers Engineering and the contractor, ensure the signed change-order paperwork is returned to the county, and track any schedule/liquidated-damages decisions.
