Dallas County approves $206,941 change order and 88-day extension for courthouse renovation
June 09, 2026 | Dallas County, Iowa
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Turner Construction Company submitted a change order adding scope and cost to Dallas County’s ongoing courthouse renovation and the Board approved the request.
The county received Change Order COR‑017 (Proposal Request PR‑16) for third‑floor structural revisions on June 9. Turner’s documentation says the change increases the contract by $206,941 and extends the contract time by 88 days, moving the project’s substantial‑completion date to Oct. 2, 2026 and owner occupancy to Oct. 23, 2026. The change‑order form is signed on behalf of the county by Julia Helm, Chair of the Board of Supervisors.
Why this matters: The courthouse renovation is an active capital project with a previously established Guaranteed Maximum Price and schedule. The change order increases the county’s construction cost and delays the timetable for moving staff and public services into renovated space, which could affect related tenant moves and short‑term operating plans.
What the change order says: Turner’s narrative and cost backup describe structural work on the third floor, including temporary shoring, structural steel, and associated demolition and reinstallation work. Turner’s letter to county staff itemized subcontractor proposals and allowances and put the net addition at $206,941; it also included an updated schedule showing the new October 2026 substantial‑completion target.
What happens next: The change order as presented is the formal authorization for the contractor to proceed with the additional scope and the time adjustment. County staff and the architect (Farnsworth Group) will incorporate the amendment into the contract record and adjust project delivery steps, such as occupancy planning and closeout milestones.
Provenance: Change‑order materials and the cover letter from Turner (COR‑017) in the board packet (Dallas County Courthouse Renovations Change Order information and Turner proposal, SEG 581–SEG 639; Turner summary & cost breakdown, SEG 615–SEG 631).
The county received Change Order COR‑017 (Proposal Request PR‑16) for third‑floor structural revisions on June 9. Turner’s documentation says the change increases the contract by $206,941 and extends the contract time by 88 days, moving the project’s substantial‑completion date to Oct. 2, 2026 and owner occupancy to Oct. 23, 2026. The change‑order form is signed on behalf of the county by Julia Helm, Chair of the Board of Supervisors.
Why this matters: The courthouse renovation is an active capital project with a previously established Guaranteed Maximum Price and schedule. The change order increases the county’s construction cost and delays the timetable for moving staff and public services into renovated space, which could affect related tenant moves and short‑term operating plans.
What the change order says: Turner’s narrative and cost backup describe structural work on the third floor, including temporary shoring, structural steel, and associated demolition and reinstallation work. Turner’s letter to county staff itemized subcontractor proposals and allowances and put the net addition at $206,941; it also included an updated schedule showing the new October 2026 substantial‑completion target.
What happens next: The change order as presented is the formal authorization for the contractor to proceed with the additional scope and the time adjustment. County staff and the architect (Farnsworth Group) will incorporate the amendment into the contract record and adjust project delivery steps, such as occupancy planning and closeout milestones.
Provenance: Change‑order materials and the cover letter from Turner (COR‑017) in the board packet (Dallas County Courthouse Renovations Change Order information and Turner proposal, SEG 581–SEG 639; Turner summary & cost breakdown, SEG 615–SEG 631).
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