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Facilities report: change orders closed out, Sequoia rebate nets district $295,000
Summary
Facilities staff reported several contract change orders were closed out and that the district recently received a $295,000 energy/utility rebate tied to Sequoia work; board asked about use of leftover contingency and summer-project progress.
Facilities staff told the Edmond Board of Education that multiple construction change orders are being closed out and that summer projects are generally "better than they have been in the last couple summers." The board approved the change orders as part of the consent agenda.
A facilities staff member reported the district received a $295,000 rebate check tied to recent work: "We came we got $295,000 check, a couple weeks ago," the staff member said, thanking the team for pursuing the rebate opportunity. The board asked whether similar rebate opportunities exist for other schools and staff said they would look for them.
Board members asked about how remaining change-order contingencies are being used when projects come under budget; staff said leftover contingency can fund minor additional work or be transferred to other funds rather than leaving pockets of unused money. Sequoia’s recent work included an extra 20,000 square feet that was added under change order because the project came in under budget.
Board members also asked whether the district is on track with summer projects; facilities staff said work was proceeding well and that contingencies were sometimes used to avoid repeated board action for small fixes.
The board approved the listed change orders by roll call.
