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District staff report JE Dunn substantial completion, contractor delays and security-install backlogs

Beaufort County School District Board · September 19, 2024
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District construction staff told the board JE Dunn reached substantial completion Aug. 23, 2024; liquidated damages will be calculated from that date. Security-system contractor Allied Universal missed schedules; the district plans supplemental crews and set an October deadline for completing outstanding installs.

District construction staff provided a broad update on bond-funded projects and contractor performance.

On the 2019 bond program, staff said JE Dunn achieved substantial completion on Aug. 23, 2024; "we have finally received a substantial completion from JE Dunn, that was achieved on August 23, 2024," the presenter said. The office will use that date to calculate liquidated damages on delayed work. Staff described multiple causes of earlier delays, including site-restoration issues, unexpected on-site conditions and regional labor shortages.

Board members asked whether penalties were imposed. Staff said…

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