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Rogers High School project asks Newport for $2.2 million guarantee as overall cost estimates rise
Summary
School-building officials and contractors asked the council for a $2.1–$2.2 million cash-flow guarantee by July 1 to secure temporary occupancy, while project leaders and councilors warned overall costs may climb well past initial estimates and that some remediation and contingency items remain unresolved.
The Newport School Building Committee told the City Council it needs a city guarantee of about $2.1–$2.2 million by July 1 to allow contractors to award outstanding bid packages and obtain a temporary certificate of occupancy so students can occupy the new Rogers High School on schedule.
Rebecca Bolan and school representatives said the requested $2.2 million is primarily for short‑term cash flow; they said further funding needs remain under review and that value‑engineering and pending federal grants could reduce the ultimate gap. A Gilbane representative said a TCO depends on completing items such as…
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