Board approves demolition change orders and awards contract for middle-school field house

The Muhlenberg County Board of Education approved construction-related items at its December meeting, including two change orders for Longest Elementary School demolition and a contract award for a new middle-school field house.

Staff explained that Change Order No. 1 adjusted the demolition scope after crews determined a portion of the front wall could be preserved until remodeling, and also accounted for existing concrete slabs that were deeper than anticipated. Shortly after, Change Order No. 2 was presented to restore some of the prior deduction after crews discovered footers in places that exceeded typical depths (the presenter said they were over 10 feet deep), meaning additional work would be required. The board approved both change orders by voice votes; motions were made by Miss Guard (CO #1) and Mister Johar (CO #2) with seconds recorded in the minutes.

The board also considered bids for the Muhlenberg County Middle School field house and approved a contract with CNC Construction under an AIA owner–contractor agreement required for the capital construction process (project reference c702KsAR4160). Board members asked about project size and confirmed the AIA agreement was in place before voting to award the contract; the motion passed with no recorded opposition.

The board did not record detailed dollar amounts for each change order in the meeting discussion; construction and payment details appeared in the supporting documents and contract package available in board files.