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Board hires McCarthy & Smith for construction management of sinking-fund projects; vote 5'2
Summary
After debate about scope, timing and cost, the board approved a five-year construction management contract with McCarthy & Smith to guide sinking-fund projects, including a high-priority pool roof. Opponents voiced preference for fixed-price contracting or limiting CM use to the pool.
The Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education voted to contract with McCarthy & Smith Inc. for construction management services over a five-year term to coordinate projects funded by the district's sinking fund.
District operations staff told the board the sinking-fund program totals about $12 million in planned projects, to be completed across multiple years. Staff and consultants recommended a team approach that pairs architects/engineers with a construction manager to handle design coordination, state plan review, permitting and contracting. Staff said the approach helps meet revised school-code requirements and supports continuity…
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