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Board hears concerns about unusually large change orders on summer construction projects
Summary
Commissioner Wynne asked for clearer agenda presentation for expanded contracts after citing very high modification percentages; Chief Facility Officer David Golden explained that summer timing and unforeseen conditions (dry rot, rotten walls) led to large change orders on several modernization projects.
Board discussion on Sept. 10 focused on two consent items involving construction contract modifications. Commissioner Wynne sought a better way to explain when contracts are expanded across projects and raised alarm at an example percentage cited in the agenda (4,435.62%). She asked whether the board should consider different agenda language or contracting approaches when the district…
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