Anchor Bay board approves $187,600 abatement contract to Building Decommissioned Services
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The board awarded abatement work for planned bond projects to Building Decommissioned Services (BDS) for a total including allowances of $187,600; a board member asked administrators to confirm that the higher figure included allowances for unforeseen asbestos and that change orders would return to the board if needed.
The Anchor Bay School District Board voted Dec. 10 to award abatement work for upcoming bond projects to Building Decommissioned Services (BDS) for a total recommended amount of $187,600.
A board member asked for clarification because the contractor's paperwork listed a base bid of $137,600 and a total "including allowances" of $187,600. "I have one question. On the contractor's letter, he has two different bid prices...is it his base $137,600 or is it his bid $187,600?" the board member asked. Administration explained that allowances are typical for abatement contracts to cover unknowns that can arise once demolition begins — for example, additional asbestos discovered in areas not sampled — and that the lower base amount could be what is invoiced if the allowances are not needed.
The motion to approve the contract as presented carried on roll call. Board members noted the district's practice of returning change orders to the board if actual costs exceed the awarded amount.