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Board moves forward with construction manager‑at‑risk approach; interlocal agreement to be refined with county
Summary
Superintendent described a construction manager‑at‑risk procurement to guide the middle school project and the board authorized posting an RFQ, while a draft interlocal agreement with county commissioners will be reviewed in a December work session. Board members referenced neighboring counties' use of CMARs to limit change orders and costs.
The Swain County Board of Education authorized staff to release a request for qualifications to hire a construction manager‑at‑risk (CMAR) as the district begins procurement for the new middle school and agreed to meet in early December to finalize an interlocal agreement with county commissioners.
The superintendent explained a CMAR will "work as our advocate, as our voice in the design process and also during the construction process," describing the role as a partner in…
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