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Board approves J.M. Cope as CMAR for Parkertown Elementary after qualifications review; questions raised about timeline and documentation
Summary
The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education approved J.M. Cope Construction as construction manager at risk (CMAR) for Parkertown Elementary by a 5–1 vote after a qualifications- and reference-based selection process. Board members asked for clearer documentation of the county budget and for the firm to return with a guaranteed maximum price.
The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education on Feb. 10 approved the selection of J.M. Cope Construction as the construction manager at risk (CMAR) for Parkertown Elementary following a qualifications-based selection process and reference checks. The motion passed 5–1.
Why it matters: Approval of a CMAR begins the district’s preconstruction work and budget refinement for a new elementary school intended to relieve overcrowding at several district schools. The CMAR will develop a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) and a phased budget the board must approve before construction spending begins.
What staff said: Mr. Shankaric, presenting the selection, told the board that nine firms responded to the district’s request, five were interviewed and J.M. Cope emerged as the preferred firm after interview…
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