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Bremer County board approves Schumacher elevator change order to shorten courthouse downtime
Summary
Supervisors approved a change order allowing contractor Schumacher to run two shifts on courthouse elevator repairs, cutting estimated downtime from four weeks to about two; the board set a target contractor start of Nov. 30 and reopening by Dec. 14 and unanimously approved the motion.
The Bremer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a change order for the Schumacher elevator repair project that will allow the contractor to run two shifts and reduce estimated courthouse downtime. A presenter said the two-shift approach is expected to cut downtime from about four weeks to roughly two.
The presenter described sample wood finishes for the elevator car interior and left the choice of finish to the supervisors. The presenter said the contractor is aiming for a Nov. 30 start date and hopes to have the elevator back in service by Dec. 14; the presenter said courts will be given as much notice as possible to work around closures.
Supervisor discussion focused on finish choices and minimizing disruption to court operations. After a motion and second, the board approved the change order by voice vote; the chair cast an affirmative vote.
The motion to approve the Schumacher elevator change order was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. The board did not record a roll-call tally other than the collective “ayes.” The chair stated he would sign the change order as authorized.
The county will coordinate with the courts on scheduling and notify departments once final start dates and finishes are set.
