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Board awards $5.89 million GMP amendment for sixth/seventh-grade renovation; approves elevator design for Umak
Summary
The board approved a guaranteed maximum price amendment of $5.89 million for classroom and HVAC work in the sixth- and seventh-grade center and authorized a $109,940 design contract for a new elevator at the Umak building.
The Union Public Schools Board of Education on July 14 awarded construction contracts and design-authorizations for two capital projects funded from bond proceeds.
The board approved a construction award to Nampholds (Nappholtz/Nampholds spelled in packet) Construction Corporation with GMP amendment number 5 totaling $5,890,332 from bond funds for the next phase of the sixth- and seventh-grade center renovation. Project manager Doctor Robinson told the board the GMP includes equipment and HVAC upgrades, new air handlers, variable-air-volume boxes, piping, ductwork, ceilings, lighting, carpet and millwork for the center section of the classroom “box.” The board separately approved a change order that uses previously approved contingency (amount $152,136) for scope adjustments caused by unforeseen conditions; staff said this did not increase the GMP total but used contingency funds.
Separately, the board approved architectural design services with Dewberry Architects Inc. for the Umak elevator replacement project in the amount of $109,940 from bond funds. District staff described persistent mechanical problems with the existing hydraulic jack elevator and said the preferred permanent solution is to abandon the underground hydraulic jack and design a track system. Robinson estimated the design to bid to construction timeline aims to start construction late in the upcoming school year with completion targeted in fall 2026; staff warned construction could affect events while the work proceeds.
Board members approved both items by recorded votes and were informed the elevator currently works but requires frequent repairs; the design contract is the first step toward replacing the permanent elevator system.
