Board approves Middle School change order and $980,000 project‑management amendment

The Contract Review Board for Lake Oswego School District 7J on Jan. 27 approved two construction‑related actions: a change order for the Lake Oswego Middle School project and an amendment to the district’s master project‑management agreement.

The board authorized “Robinson's change order in the amount of $222,981,” a motion moved by Director Bills and seconded by Director Hartman, and approved by voice vote after the board chair called for the aye responses. The district presenter said the total being requested that evening was $222,190 and opened the item to questions; the motion on the floor recorded $222,981, a discrepancy noted in the meeting record.

The board also approved a contract amendment for project‑management services with Turner and Townsend/Heery in the amount of $980,000, to provide staffing through 2025. Director Erdos moved that motion, Director Bills seconded, and the motion passed by voice vote after the chair called for the ayes.

District staff described the Turner and Townsend/Heery amendment as a recurring, annual amendment to the master agreement that funds senior project managers who assist with the district’s ongoing capital projects. Staff said the increased amount reflects additional senior project managers on the program and modest rate increases tied to staffing changes and experience levels.

No public testimony or legal authorities were cited during the board’s discussion of these two action items. The motions were treated as routine action items and approved on voice votes without recorded roll‑call tallies in the transcript.

The board adjourned the contract review portion of the meeting and proceeded to other business.

Details and next steps: district staff will execute the approved change order and the project‑management contract amendment per the motions approved at the meeting. Any further cost or schedule impacts will be reflected in future board reports.