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Board amends Farrah Elementary guaranteed maximum price, approves $2.89M change order
Summary
The Tullahoma City Schools Board amended the guaranteed maximum price for the Farrah (J.T. Ferrer) elementary project after contracting staff said additional work was needed to meet code requirements; the approved change order totals $2,894,877 and raises the GMP to $21,935,033, to be paid from project reserves.
The Tullahoma City Schools Board voted to amend the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the Farrah Elementary School remodeling project after staff said additional work was necessary to bring portions of the older building up to code.
Mr. Jordan briefed the board on a change order from American Constructors totaling $2,894,877 (including a 10% contingency). According to the presentation, the district had originally declined two add-ons — a sprinkler system and fire alarm upgrades for the old building — when approving the prior GMP of $19,040,155. As planning progressed and contractors began demolition and early work, staff reported that sprinkler installation required replacement of ceiling tiles and additional steel support in the cafeteria, and that upgraded lighting and zone control would be needed to meet code and functionality requirements.
If approved, the change order raises the GMP to $21,935,033. Mr. Jordan said funds for the change order would come from project reserves. The district emphasized that the work on spaces that will serve K–5 students will be prioritized to be ready before the next school year; work on the portion that will become the early-childhood center is expected to be completed by December 2025.
A representative from American Constructors was present to answer questions. Board member Rosie Graham moved to amend the GMP; Pat Welsh seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote with one recorded opposition during roll call.
Vote at meeting: change order approved; funds to be drawn from the project’s reserves. Administrators said the change order increased slightly from the updated estimate discussed at the study session because contractors required additional steel supports discovered during early construction phases.
