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Grand County approves $5.01 million change order to start EMS Station 1 early work
Summary
County commissioners approved a $5,013,153.56 change order for early work on the new Granby EMS Station, allowing purchase of long‑lead items while the county awaits final DOLA grant award and a negotiated guaranteed maximum price with the contractor.
Project manager Jeff Hickam told commissioners the county secured a DOLA grant for the EMS Station but cannot contract for the full project until DOLA finalizes the award. To avoid losing long‑lead materials and delay construction, staff proposed a change order of $5,013,153.56 to fund insurance, site prep, foundation work, fencing and other early‑work items.
Commissioners discussed the approach as a timing decision to start necessary site work without jeopardizing the DOLA grant. Hickam said final construction drawings will be delivered next week and that staff intends to negotiate a guaranteed maximum price with Big Valley once DOLA allows full contracting. The board voted to approve the change order so procurement and ordering of long‑lead items can proceed.
