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Franklin County board approves construction payouts, HVAC commissioning and fiber work for school projects
Summary
The Franklin County School Board approved multiple construction payouts, change orders and third-party contracts — including HVAC commissioning ($34,920) and a $62,002.67 fiber relocation for Elkhorn Elementary — and accepted several pay applications and invoices for ongoing projects.
At its April 13 meeting the Franklin County School Board approved a series of construction-related payouts, change orders and third-party service contracts tied to ongoing projects including Western Hills, auxiliary gyms, Alcorn Elementary and Elkhorn Elementary.
Board members voted on voice motions to approve payout number 4 for BG25083 (Western Hills tennis courts, packet lists approximately $96,006), payout number 23 for BG23431 (auxiliary gyms to Devereux Construction, packet lists $56,005.61), and a set of invoices associated with those projects. The board also approved multiple change orders and pay applications for BG24331 (Alcorn/Elkhorn projects).
JRA recommended and the board accepted a quote from Facility Commissioning Group for HVAC commissioning for BG24331 in the amount of $34,920. Board members discussed why third-party commissioning and test-and-balance work is used (to verify air flow, prevent moisture problems and confirm proper operation of MAU/heat-pump systems). The board then approved a test-and-balance contract recommended by JRA (the transcript shows a truncated figure for the quote; the exact amount was not clearly recorded in the minutes).
The board also approved an FPV (fiber) proposal for BG24331 Elkhorn Elementary to relocate existing facilities and install a new fiber line for $62,002.67.
All procurement motions in the construction section were passed by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript. Members discussed that some change orders result from field discoveries (for example, relocating hydronic isolation valves and adjusting drain lines) rather than redesigns.
Next steps include standard contractor punch-list work and a one-year walkthrough for warranty items; the board also planned ribbon-cuttings for the new auxiliary gyms after occupancy is permitted.
