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High school construction near completion; $3 million FEI boost added to budget
Summary
Project representatives reported broad progress on the Central Falls high school—exterior siding, interior painting and roofing are advancing—and said a $3,000,000 FEI funding boost increased hard construction costs to $93,000,000 and the total project budget to $111,000,000.
Project representatives updated the Central Falls School Building Committee on construction progress at the new high school and described an interim budget change that increased the project total.
The project representative who presented photos and drawings said exterior work is progressing (cementitious panels and CMU on lower floors), interior finishing is underway on the third floor (sanding and painting), and mechanical and electrical systems are being installed. "The building is 99% dry at this point," the presenter said, describing the roof and field work as substantially complete while some finishing tasks remain.
On finances, the presenter said the team added an FEI funding boost of $3,000,000 to hard construction costs. That allocation raised hard construction totals to $93,000,000 and the overall project budget to $111,000,000, up from an earlier $108,000,000 figure. The presenter also listed specific reimbursements and invoices tied to project milestones, including a bond reimbursement described as $4,591,156.36 and an FEI invoice of $646,090.40 connected to auditorium work.
Committee members asked staff to clarify funding sources and timing. A committee member noted the district and city are coordinating IT procurement, with a bid opening announced that same day, and asked that procurement materials be circulated to stakeholders.
The committee heard additional detail on site features: a double-height CTE classroom that spans two floors, ADA access to the third-floor terrace, a grease interceptor in the kitchen, loading-dock and fencing plans, and progress on the gymnasium and student commons (the cafeteria was described as designed for 250 seats).
The presenter also described a remaining owner construction contingency estimated at about $1,300,000 (62% of the contingency) and said the team expects select FEI funds to be drawn down next month as work and invoices progress.
What happens next: staff will continue monthly financial reporting, circulate procurement materials for IT needs, and present follow-up budget details as invoices are processed.
