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Board questions ABM energy‑savings HVAC proposal, seeks time‑guarantee and contract clarifications
Summary
ABM presented two design‑build contract options for HVAC and energy‑efficiency projects at Franklin County schools; board members pressed ABM on a 30% mobilization payment, asbestos procedures, guaranteed annual energy savings and a concrete completion date. Staff asked ABM to add liquidated‑damages/substantial‑completion language and return updated contract language.
ABM representatives described two contract options to address HVAC and energy‑efficiency work at Franklin County schools, and the board probed details of cost, guarantees and schedule.
Nathan Botwright, ABM vice president of business development, said the company can guarantee annual energy savings (the presentation cited a $110,800 annual guarantee) and is willing to add a substantial‑completion date or liquidated‑damages language to provide the district assurance that systems will be…
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