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Board approves $3.3 million guaranteed maximum price to rebuild Hillcrest shade and sensory structure damaged by hurricane
Summary
The board approved a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) — initially about $3.323 million — to replace the hurricane‑destroyed shade and sensory structure at Hillcrest; staff said they are negotiating credits to reduce the cost and will seek hurricane reimbursement.
Marion County School Board members approved a guaranteed maximum price to replace the shade and sensory structure at Hillcrest School that was destroyed during Hurricane Helen in 2024.
Facilities staff said the project covers a specialized shade structure over a growth model and sensory stimulation area used for therapy and other services. The initial GMP presented was about $3,323,000. Project managers said they were negotiating cost reductions, including reusing existing foundations to secure approximately $50,000 in savings, and would continue working with the contractor to lower the price.
Staff said the contractor is installing an interim cover to support summer school students and that the district will submit the replacement costs to the relevant hurricane reimbursement process, though reimbursements are uncertain and can take years. The project timeline aims to complete work in time for the school year, and a contractor representative was present for technical questions.
Board members asked for additional details on timeline and the handling of therapy equipment affected by the project. The board approved the GMP unanimously and directed staff to pursue cost savings and reimbursement opportunities.
