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Millis School Building Committee authorizes 30% design submission to MSBA; project remains on budget
Summary
The Millis School Building Committee voted April 15 to authorize the owner’s project manager to submit the 30% design development package to the Massachusetts School Building Authority after hearing estimates that put direct construction costs near $75.8 million and all-in totals around $98 million. Committee members asked the team to return with flooring samples and pricing alternates.
The Town of Millis School Building Committee voted April 15 to authorize the owner’s project manager to submit the 30% design development package to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), after presenters said independent cost estimates align and the project remains within the committee’s budget.
“Good news is we’re on budget,” Jeff said as he reviewed the two independent estimates showing a direct construction cost of about $75.8 million and an all‑in total near $98 million, including contingencies, escalation and insurance. He told the committee the estimators and a third reviewer are in alignment on the bottom‑line projection.
The nut of the decision: the committee approved forwarding the design development submission to the MSBA so the project can proceed to the next statutory review phase. Chair Rich moved the…
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