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Central Falls committee pauses demolition vote after bids exceed budget; high school near turnover
Summary
The Central Falls School Building Committee paused votes on a demolition/abatement contract and a 60% construction-document submission after demo bids came in over budget. Staff reported a temporary certificate of occupancy for the high school, a ~2,500-item punch list with 60 days to close, and approved bundled invoice reimbursements.
The Central Falls School Building Committee on Thursday paused two agenda votes after demolition bids arrived higher than budgeted, and received a construction update showing the new high school is in turnover to the district.
Eric, a project representative, told the committee the project received a temporary certificate of occupancy on Feb. 19 and the district now has 60 days to complete open items identified by the building official. "We do have 60 days to complete the open items that they've identified that are required," Eric said, noting none are life-safety issues. He said the contractor and project team are targeting substantial completion by April vacation to drive down a punch list that has grown to about 2,500 items, with roughly 700 already closed.
Project staff summarized site and finish work still to be completed, including exterior landscaping and a…
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