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Bell Avenue elevator estimate rises to about $1,000,036; district to solicit electrical quotes, seek approvals
Summary
District staff told the committee the Bell Avenue elevator project rose from roughly $700,000 to about $1,000,036 because the job cannot be grandfathered into the existing fire system and because of market conditions; staff said they received GC and HVAC bids, will solicit electrical quotes through a cooperative agreement, and will present motions to the full board.
William Penn School District staff told the construction committee the Bell Avenue elevator project has an increased price and that staff will seek committee permission to forward related bids to the full board for contractual approval.
Mr. Deans said the original estimate of about $700,000 has increased to roughly $1,000,036. He cited two primary drivers: the project can no longer be grandfathered into the building’s existing fire system, requiring a new code-compliant fire alarm with strobes and audible sounders, and broader economic…
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