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Bath County board approves BG‑1, OKs abatement survey for middle school renovation
Summary
The Bath County Board of Education voted to rescind an earlier BG‑1 and approve a new BG‑1 for Bath County Middle School and to hire AirSource Technology to perform an asbestos survey and consultation ahead of renovation bids; the survey could raise the project base bid if windows or plumbing require abatement.
The Bath County Board of Education voted April 28 to rescind its previously filed BG‑1 for Bath County Middle School, approve a replacement BG‑1 (version A) and to hire AirSource Technology to perform an abatement renovation survey and consultation for the middle school.
The actions clear the way for the district to finalize renovation plans and seek bids. Board members approved rescinding the active BG‑1 and adopting the new BG‑1 after a presentation on the project scope, schedule and potential asbestos risks.
The board heard that the BG‑1 version A lists total construction at $12,400,000. Project staff explained that the likely base-scope probable cost discussed earlier was about $7,700,000 for HVAC, above-ceiling electrical and roof replacement. If abatement findings require adding full window replacement and additional plumbing work into the base bid, staff estimated the base cost could rise to about $10,800,000. The district expects to use…
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