District says ESSER HVAC work nearly complete; retainage held until warranty period ends
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Summary
District staff told the board ESSER HVAC work is near completion with two remaining punch‑list items and requested retainage payouts tied to bid package 4; the board approved the monthly ESSER/SAVE status report.
District facilities staff updated the Burlington Community School District board Jan. 12 on progress toward completing ESSER and SAVE projects at Burlington High School and other sites.
Will, the facilities presenter, said ESSER closeout is nearly finished: "We're down to 2 punch list items," and staff expect a final test‑and‑balance HVAC report and updated operations and maintenance manuals by the end of the week. He explained delays in making a retainage payout for bid package 4 were related to a change order that incorporated asbestos abatement after the originally awarded contractor could not perform; the district withheld retainage while warranty coverage issues and final documentation were resolved and expects to release the remaining retainage after the warranty period ends on Feb. 23.
On the SAVE scope (the larger high‑school remodel), staff reported the project is roughly 95% complete with remaining punch‑list work, delayed LED lighting replacements and a postponed HVAC unit delivery for Room 1501 that is now scheduled for spring break. The pool locker‑room showers are complete.
The board moved to approve the ESSER and SAVE monthly status report by voice vote; the motion passed.
Financial context: the consent agenda earlier in the meeting included approvals for previously paid bills of $981,739.63, unpaid bills of $153,755.29 and p‑card purchases of $66,645.53.
Next steps: staff will monitor punch lists and closeout documentation and bring any contract closeout actions to the board if additional approvals are required.