Watertown City Council to Consider $15,377 Change Order for 2026 Solid Waste Truss Hoop Building Project
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider a final change order for the 2026 Solid Waste Improvements – Truss Hoop Building project, increasing the contract by $15,376.84 and bringing the total project cost to $155,733.84. The item appears on the regular agenda and is submitted by City Manager Alan Stager.
According to the agenda document, the additional cost is tied to structural requirements identified during construction. The change order states:
“The adjustment of the contract price is due to the need for additional supportive economy blocks and strapping necessary to build to engineered building plans.”
The added materials were required to meet the engineered base specifications for the truss hoop structure.
The change order modifies the contract with Berg Enterprise, LLC as follows:
· Original Bid: $140,357.00
· Change Order No. 1 – Final: +$15,376.84
· New Contract Price: $155,733.84
The change order does not alter the project’s substantial completion or final payment dates, which remain October 2, 2026, as shown in the document.
Work Included in the Change Order
The contractor’s payment application details the added quantities:
· Support Concrete Economy Blocks: 44 units
· Strapping: 190 units
Both items are listed as fully completed, with the change order showing:
“Change Order Totals: $15,376.84… 100% complete.”
These materials supplement the original scope, which included excavation, asphalt base installation, geotextile fabric, economy block walls, electrical work, and the 50' x 100' welded truss fabric‑covered building.
The project is funded through the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, account 605‑43240‑43900.
The Watertown City Council meets Monday, September 21, 2026. This item is listed on the regular agenda, meaning it is open for discussion before any vote.
