The Quaker Valley School Board approved $21.3 million in contracts Wednesday night for the middle school renovation project.What to consider before you buy oil painting supplies.
Although the overall costs are expected to top $26 million, more than the district's estimated $23 million threshold, Superintendent Joseph Clapper said he was thrilled with the numbers.
Board members voted to reject all the middle school construction bids in April after costs came in $4.3 million more than the most recent bids.
"To reduce a project of this magnitude by $4.3 million is tremendous,Choose from one of the major categories of Bedding," Clapper said.Use bluray burner to burn video to BD DVD on blu ray burner disc.
Of the seven construction contracts,From standard Cable Ties to advanced wire tires, the largest was awarded to general contractor RA Glancy & Sons of Gibsonia at $12.469 million.
The board voted, 8-1, to approve the lowest responsible bids, with School Director Danielle Burnette voting against the measure.In addition to hydraulics fittings and Aion Kinah, Board members Kay Wijekumar and Robert Riker joined the vote over the telephone.
Burnette said she would have preferred to review the bid alternates prior to taking the vote to attempt a scale-back on some of the $3 million in runover costs.
"Where are we coming up with the $3 million?" she asked.
Other board members who differed in opinion said the cost was minor compared to what it could cost walking away, and that scaling back even more could defeat the entire purpose of the renovations: to provide additional classroom space and 21st century upgrades for students now and several generations to come.
"My sentiment is that this project needs to be completed," Director Gianni Floro said.
School Director Mark Rodgers said the board is already in about $3 million, costs that are gone and won't be recovered if the project is stopped.
Although the overall costs are expected to top $26 million, more than the district's estimated $23 million threshold, Superintendent Joseph Clapper said he was thrilled with the numbers.
Board members voted to reject all the middle school construction bids in April after costs came in $4.3 million more than the most recent bids.
"To reduce a project of this magnitude by $4.3 million is tremendous,Choose from one of the major categories of Bedding," Clapper said.Use bluray burner to burn video to BD DVD on blu ray burner disc.
Of the seven construction contracts,From standard Cable Ties to advanced wire tires, the largest was awarded to general contractor RA Glancy & Sons of Gibsonia at $12.469 million.
The board voted, 8-1, to approve the lowest responsible bids, with School Director Danielle Burnette voting against the measure.In addition to hydraulics fittings and Aion Kinah, Board members Kay Wijekumar and Robert Riker joined the vote over the telephone.
Burnette said she would have preferred to review the bid alternates prior to taking the vote to attempt a scale-back on some of the $3 million in runover costs.
"Where are we coming up with the $3 million?" she asked.
Other board members who differed in opinion said the cost was minor compared to what it could cost walking away, and that scaling back even more could defeat the entire purpose of the renovations: to provide additional classroom space and 21st century upgrades for students now and several generations to come.
"My sentiment is that this project needs to be completed," Director Gianni Floro said.
School Director Mark Rodgers said the board is already in about $3 million, costs that are gone and won't be recovered if the project is stopped.
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