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Kitchen renovations delayed by contractor problems; authority seeks new contractor
Summary
Cumberland Housing Authority staff reported significant delays and measurement errors from their countertops and cabinet installers, leaving some units under renovation for up to three months. Staff said they will pursue ending the existing installer contract and seek alternatives to speed work.
Cumberland Housing Authority staff told the board that kitchen renovations originally planned as brief, two-week turnovers have stretched to months because of contractor performance problems, measurement errors and scheduling gaps.
The authority arranged a bond and borrowing of about $360,000 to fund a multi-unit kitchen renovation program; the authority bought cabinets and countertops in advance. Staff said the first kitchen installation met the planned two-week timeline, but subsequent installations…
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