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ECISD trustees hear construction progress and cost revisions for Bond 2023 projects
Summary
Trustees received detailed construction updates on the CTE campus, middle school and Permian High projects and were asked to approve contract steps and revised job-order cost estimates; administrators said market volatility and unforeseen site conditions are driving higher quotes and that contingency and scope reductions are being pursued.
Trustees of Ector County ISD on March 24 heard progress reports on major Bond 2023 projects and were asked to approve several procurement and contract steps after administrators described higher-than-expected cost estimates for a group of priority repairs and renovations.
A district construction presenter summarized photos and video from the new CTE campus and other sites, saying the CTE facility is roughly “52%” of funds expended and nearer “60% complete” on-site, and added: “We expect this school to be ready to be open from June to July.” The board was shown foundation work, underground electrical conduit, an elevator pit and interior finish work at the middle school and Permian High School’s new auditorium (stage extension, orchestra pit, acoustic treatments and seating just above…
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