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Commissioners approve $15,000 change order after chip‑seal oil price jump
Summary
Jackson County commissioners approved a change order after Vance Brothers raised chip‑seal oil by $0.30 per gallon for the county’s overlay, increasing the project cost by about $15,000; the board asked staff to seek alternative vendors and added a Pavecraft representative to the agenda.
Jackson County commissioners approved a change order on July 13 after being told the price of chip‑seal oil had increased by roughly $0.30 per gallon from the vendor Vance Brothers, which the county expects to need about 50,000 gallons for the planned overlay. Commissioners approved the change order 3–0.
Commissioner Keith Kelly moved to accept the change order and Commissioner Linda Gerhardt seconded; the board carried the motion unanimously. The meeting record notes the $0.30 per‑gallon increase translates to an approximate $15,000 rise in project cost. Commissioners asked staff to explore other suppliers and added a Pavecraft representative to the agenda to discuss the work plan and materials.
