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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRequest to Purchase - Central ServicesBoard of County Commissioners Re: 4H Truss Failure / Emergency Grant County Central Services POBox 37 Ephrata WA 98823 (509) 754-2011 Ext -3276 January 24, 2022 In a recent building inspection, January 19th, 2022, it was noticed that some ceiling tiles were moved and raised upward. The building had recently been cleaned and inspected, but this had not been seen. It was a new issue. The Maintenance team removed the tiles and, while inspecting the area above the ceiling, it was discovered that the building trusses holding up the roof had failed. The trusses had become unattached at the top cord and, collapsing inward toward the building at the butt joint further down the truss. This failure is happening at approximately 9-11 separate trusses. I engaged with Pacific engineering and design, a structural engineering firm currently working with MJ Neeal Architects on the 4H and Commercial building bathroom project. After seeing pictures sent, they felt the building was unsafe and should not be occupied. I relayed this information to the fairgrounds director. The engineer suggested finding out who manufactured the trusses and having them come out and repair them. Unfortunately, the trusses do not contain the usual stamp with a manufacturer's name, leaving us only the option to repair the trusses ourselves. I asked Stans construction (a trusted contractor in the area) if they would be willing to inspect and suggest a repair option, and they have. At the contractor's request, the engineer has agreed to meet us to examine and draw a repair with a formal engineer stamp ensuring the repair is performed correctly. Central Services considers this an emergent need as the building is unsafe and asks the Boards permission to forgo a formal bid process to effect repairs before a catastrophic failure occurs. Respectfully Submitted, UOnr eines Tom Gaines Director, Grant County WA ``tevs:Departn ent V Dated this day of .., 20 Board of County Commissioners Grant County, Washington rove Dina rgv-e Abstain Dist #1 Dist # 1 Dist # 1 Dist #2 `mist # 2. Dist # 2 Dist 0 Dist # 3 Dist # 3 �r � � Pj • � �, cgs � s� (, 4 .� : �} x�. Director of Central Services oi' �� 20 `� tgaines@grantcountywa.gov e: �3 R "To rneuet cuyrcnt and, futurepeeds;jserving together with public and private entities, while fostering a respectful and successful work environment"