Board approves change order, accepts completion of Washburn sewer pump-panel project

The Blackhawk County Board of Supervisors approved a change order totaling $11,929 to Urban Services LLC and later accepted the statement of completion for the Washburn sewer system pump-panel replacement project.

Ben Delgardell of Urban Services told the board that as crews worked in the field they discovered additional pump panels not accounted for in the original scope. "We ended up with 150 panels changed," he said, explaining that some panels had been omitted from the maps used to prepare the initial contract. Finance staff said the original contract covered 145 pumps and that adding five more increased the final contract amount.

Michelle Weedner, finance director, summarized the paperwork and the source of funding, noting earlier ARPA funding had been used to cover most work on the Washburn system. She also told the board that certain warranty issues required extra pump changes but that the supplier had agreed to provide credit for defective parts. The board voted by roll call to approve the change order and later approved the statement of completion and final project cost as presented.

Board members discussed longer-term system needs, including lagoon maintenance; staff said testing indicates several years remain before costly dredging is required but advised budgeting for that future work.