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Scranton SD awards Monticello East contracts after bids exceed estimates; district faces near-10% construction overrun
Summary
The Scranton School District approved general-contractor and trade contracts for the Monticello East project after bids exceeded the district's 50% design estimates; staff cited an accelerated schedule, added scope and contingency buys that pushed the project about 9.9% over budget.
The Scranton School District on May 4 awarded the principal construction contracts for the Monticello East project but acknowledged the work came in notably above earlier budget estimates.
District staff recommended awarding the general-contractor contract to Panzida Enterprises at $3,590,500 and separate mechanical, electrical and plumbing contracts to Scranton Electric Heating & Cooling Services ($1,094,264 recommended), Urban Electrical Contractors ($1,467,500 recommended) and G. Ritzick & Sons ($449,650 recommended), for a combined contracting total of $6,649,842. The board approved those contract awards by roll call vote.
In presenting the bids, the district's construction manager told the board the 50% design-phase…
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