Durango bond update: Miller project nearing certification; elevator delay could last into September

Jacobs program staff updated the Durango Board of Education on Aug. 19 about progress across the district’s bond projects, saying most work is on schedule but a handful of contractor-supplied parts and site issues are delaying final closeouts.

Key points - Miller renovation: Jacobs’ team said the Miller project’s first construction review is trending positively and that staff “don’t have any concerns” about securing CHIPS verification after a second round of testing and a final submission. The project team said some items remain in contingency that could be used to pursue additional points if needed. - Bond commitments and contingency: the presentation showed the bond program near full commitment; managers said the district’s reported committed total will rise next month…