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Meriwether County awards courthouse remediation to Penco, approves related change orders
Summary
After receiving three bids for third-floor and bell-tower remediation, the board approved Penco not to exceed $167,000 and authorized two change orders totaling $14,210 for column repair and exterior painting; lead abatement will be solicited separately.
County Administrator John Gorton told the board that staff had solicited three remediation proposals for the courthouse third floor and bell tower after EMC’s assessment identified remediation needs. Trauma Services submitted the lowest monetary bid ($89,926.96) but staff reported the company primarily specializes in biohazard cleanup. ServPro’s estimate was $546,128.18. Penco proposed approximately $136,857.34 for the third floor plus an estimated $25,000–$30,000 for bell-tower work, bringing Penco’s total to about $166,857.34.
Because the county already had a master service agreement with Penco and Penco had previously completed remediation work for the county (including returning to complete failed clearance testing at no additional charge), staff recommended Penco. The board approved awarding the third-floor remediation to Penco not to exceed $167,000 and directed funding from SPLOST.
Separately, River City Contracting submitted Change Order #13 ($8,310) to repair a damaged column on the courthouse north elevation and tuckpoint rope joints, and Change Order #14 ($5,900) to paint handrails, light poles and exterior doors. The board approved both change orders to be paid from the courthouse contingency; county staff noted lead-based paint abatement is required and will be procured as a separate contract.
Why it matters: The courthouse exterior restoration and remediation have visible public-facing outcomes; commissioners stressed that visible defects should not be left out of bids and asked staff to coordinate remaining exterior work, landscaping and sidewalk improvements once the contractor completes the restoration.
What happens next: Staff will proceed with Penco under the existing service agreement and solicit separate quotes for lead abatement. The board asked administration to coordinate remaining landscaping and exterior finish work so the overall project presents a complete finished appearance upon contractor completion.
Sources: County Administrator John Gorton; River City Contracting representative Travis Evans; proposals summarized during the June 23 commissioners meeting.
