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Adams County approves contractor change order, pay applications and state-aid programming for road and housing projects
Summary
The board approved a $1,530 plumbing change order that will allow a county building to reach substantial completion, authorized engineering assessments for a drainage culvert at 771 South Palestine Road, and approved payments and USDA reimbursement preparations for two housing projects, including Mayor Landscaping invoices totaling more than $660,000.
The Adams County Board of Supervisors approved several project-related actions, including a small plumbing change order to complete a county building, authorization for further assessment of a drainage structure, and multiple contractor payment requests tied to housing projects.
Contract change order: Angela Hutchkins, participating remotely, told the board the contractor discovered the water service at a site was a 3/4-inch line while the building’s automatic flush-valve toilets require a 2-inch line. Hutchkins said the contractor excavated to find the service and that the only workable connection required additional fittings and a shut-off valve near the meter. “He’s asking for a change order of $1,530,” Hutchkins said. On a motion by Supervisor Wilson with a second by Supervisor Gains, the board approved the change order so the contractor can finish work and move the project to substantial completion.
Culvert assessment: Resident Jerry Ogden asked for an update on a box-cover issue at 771 South Palestine Road and said he had not heard from the engineering firm in 65 days. The county engineer reported a site visit that showed changed vertical elevations on the outlet side and said a full assessment (survey, hydraulics, and integrity check) is needed before deciding on repairs. The board authorized the engineer to perform that assessment on a motion by Supervisor Wilson, seconded by Supervisor Gains.
Payments and reimbursements: The board approved pay applications for two separate housing projects. For 13 Johnson Circle, the board recommended payment to Mayor Landscaping of $552,632.81 with engineering fees of $63,631.94 and authorized preparation of USDA reimbursement paperwork ($43,422.70). For Upper Kingston, the board approved $109,734.94 to Mayor Landscaping with engineering fees of $13,168.19 and authorized a reimbursement packet ($9,531.33). The engineer said final invoices are pending and staff will bring final closeout documents when available.
State-aid road programming: Staff asked the board to program several state-aid road projects (including Springfield Road, Sagefield Road, portions of Kingston Road and Morgantown Road) and to authorize engineering and acquisition work so submissions meet an upcoming September programming deadline. The board approved proceeding with a combined program approach to keep eligible projects on schedule.
Next steps: Staff will return with the engineer’s assessment for the 771 South Palestine site and final invoices for the housing projects; USDA reimbursement requests will be prepared as authorized.
