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Board hears $178,129.76 Williamson High mechanical change order; project total cited at $14.77 million
Summary
Board members asked why a second change order increased Williamson High School's mechanical upgrade by $178,129.76; staff said unknown conditions uncovered during work drove the cost and the project total was reported at $14,772,744.76 funded from the 02/2022 bond.
Board members questioned staff about a $178,129.76 increase identified as change order number 2 on the Williamson High School mechanical upgrade.
During discussion the superintendent asked whether the increase resulted from conditions uncovered once work began. A staff member replied that unexpected work was found when the existing systems were removed.
A board member suggested asking bidders to provide a square-foot price for future renovations to reduce the need for large change orders. Another board member observed that renovation work often reveals unanticipated problems, and that some projects may be more economical when conducted from the ground up.
The superintendent reported the grand total for the Williamson project as $14,772,744.76 and said the work is funded from the 02/2022 bond. The transcript excerpts do not record a vote on the change order during the meeting.
Board members pressed for procedural clarifications about bidding and change-order practices; staff noted the district has seen fewer change orders this year overall.
The discussion closed with a note that the board would consider approaches to reduce future change-order impacts on projects and budgets.
