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Jury approves $19,446.50 change order for Georgette Sewer pump while reserving dispute with contractor
Summary
After committee debate and a failed committee motion, the full jury approved a $19,446.50 change order with Infinity Engineering to install a three-phase pump at Georgette Sewer Station, recording that the jury will dispute the contractor's error but did not want to stop construction.
The Assumption Parish Police Jury on June 24 approved a $19,446.50 change order with Infinity Engineering for a three-phase pump at the Georgette Sewer Station, while recording on the public record that the jury intends to dispute the cost based on an engineering error.
The issue arose after construction work revealed that a single-phase pump previously ordered would not suit the site and a three-phase pump was required. Infinity Engineering submitted a change-order request to provide the correct pump and installation. In committee discussion the jurors noted that the error appeared to stem from the engineering firm specifying the wrong equipment; a committee motion to approve the change order but register a dispute failed after multiple jurors opposed stopping progress.
At the full meeting the jury voted unanimously to approve the change order to avoid delaying work but noted the intent to contest the cost with Infinity Engineering. The Parish Manager said the project will continue and that single-phase pumps obtained earlier will be used elsewhere in the parish. The jury recorded the vote and the motion passed.
