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Architects: six of eight bond projects moving; two schools to be rebid to improve bids and grant chances
Summary
Architects and the district reported that all eight bond projects received SED approval, six are substantially complete and two (Katona Elementary and John Jay High) will be rebid after high bids and design tweaks; the district says awarded work is within 1.5% of budget.
Architects and district construction managers told the Katonah-Lewisboro Board of Education on Sept. 19 that the district’s eight bond-funded projects have received State Education Department approval and that six are substantially complete, while two — Katona Elementary and John Jay High School — will be rebid to improve pricing and refine scope.
The district’s outside architect said, “all 8 projects have SED approval,” and summarized progress across sites, including completed window replacements, a new auditorium entrance and playground work at the John Jay campus. He added that permitting is finished and that most projects are moving ahead on schedule.
Why rebid: board members were told the two rebids stem from higher-than-anticipated bids and scope considerations. The architect said…
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