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Board approves $5.5M construction package to remediate Osceola Middle School moisture issues; board asks for contingency planning
Summary
Marion County School Board authorized an early-release preconstruction package and will proceed with a $5.5 million guaranteed maximum price contract for remediation and exterior sealing at Osceola Middle School. Board members urged staff to prepare contingency plans in case repairs extend into the school year.
The Marion County School Board on May 13 approved preconstruction early-release work and a guaranteed maximum price for Osceola Middle School building improvements after district officials reported significant moisture intrusion requiring immediate remediation.
"We received a study on April 4 and right away we knew something had to be done," said Ms. Usher, district facilities staff, explaining the early-release package of roughly $500,000 to allow crews to begin remediation as soon as school dismisses for the summer. The full guaranteed maximum…
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