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Architect to finalize courthouse exterior plans; bids expected late August
Summary
County staff said the architect will finalize exterior renovation plans by the end of the week, with a three‑week bid period starting at the end of August and potential award at the September meeting; staff gave a conservative cost figure of "1.75" without specifying units.
County staff updated commissioners on the Steele County courthouse exterior renovation timetable and preliminary cost estimates.
Ben said the architect planned to finalize plans by the end of the week and that bids would be advertised starting late August, with a three‑week bid period and a possible award to fit the commission’s September meeting schedule. "He is planning on having all the plans finalized by the end of this week," Ben said. He added that the architect flagged electrical and mechanical systems that must be brought up to code even though the building is historic.
Staff gave a conservative cost figure of "1.75" for the overall project; the transcript does not specify units for that number. Commissioners discussed the possibility of a special meeting to accept bids and noted the project will carry into the following fiscal year.
Next steps: staff will distribute the architect’s written plan list when available, prepare bid documents for the advertised period, and alert the commission if a special meeting is required to accept bids.
