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Portland board approves single owner’s‑rep contract for major bond projects after hours of debate
Summary
After hours of public comment and board debate over cost and transparency, the Portland Public Schools board approved a five‑year contract with Presidio to serve as owner’s representative for major 2025 bond projects, with a fee structure tied to unspent project budgets and performance incentives.
The Portland Public Schools Board of Education voted Dec. 2 to authorize a contract with Presidio to serve as the district’s owner’s representative for major bond projects, approving the measure by a 5–2 margin after sustained debate about cost and oversight.
Superintendent Cheryl Armstrong urged the board to act, citing lengthy project delays and rising contingency expenses: “Jefferson High School alone required an additional $55,000,000 in contingency funds,” Armstrong said, framing the contract as a step to restore consistent program oversight and accelerate…
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