Board briefed on change orders, contingency and completion timeline for Beaver Creek and West Bradford projects

Facilities Director Sturbridge reported multiple change orders across the Beaver Creek and West Bradford elementary expansion projects, citing mechanical and electrical adjustments, a temporary generator and overtime charges related to delays in main power service, and an unforeseen substrate condition requiring sand fill.

Change orders presented included: mechanical connection work at West Bradford, several electrical change orders for refeeding panels and a temporary generator and overtime at Beaver Creek, plumbing fire‑wrapping of storm drain piping and general‑contractor overtime and remediation at Beaver Creek. The electrical generator and overtime work were described as responses to a delay in the main power service; the substrate remediation was listed as an unforeseen condition discovered once work proceeded.

Sturbridge said the projects are nearing completion and contingency funds are sufficient to cover the listed change orders; he told the board that the soil laboratory report needed for the Beaver Creek detention basin had been delayed but was expected any day and that installing the liner and soils would take one to two weeks after results are received. The district expects completion by the end of the month, barring further unforeseen issues.

Board members asked whether contingency funds would be adjusted to reflect known outstanding items (fencing, playground protection and gates) and the director said the district will compile a list and present budget implications at the next meeting. He also said municipalities reviewed and approved project plans and that additional fencing and safety upgrades would be considered for liability and proximity to playgrounds.

No additional vote details were recorded on these specific change orders in the public transcript excerpt; the director said a final contingency report will be provided next month.