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School board approves $48.9 million guaranteed maximum price for Waynesboro High School rebuild
Summary
The Waynesboro School Board voted April 14 to approve a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $48,922,000 and a notice to proceed for the Waynesboro High School construction project; staff said the total project cost including owner purchases and fees is expected to be about $60 million and excavation is scheduled in late May.
The Waynesboro School Board voted April 14 to approve a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $48,922,000 and issued a notice to proceed for the Waynesboro High School construction project, allowing contractors to order materials and mobilize crews.
Staff gave the board a project update and asked for approval so construction crews could place summer orders. A staff member reported: "the guaranteed maximum price for the project is $48,922,000," and said that owner-purchased items, engineering fees and equipment will bring the total project estimate to roughly $60 million.
The superintendent’s report said excavation and major underground utility work are scheduled to begin in late May (May 22 or May 25) and that two utility crews will work at different parts of the site. Staff emphasized the need to issue a notice to proceed promptly so subcontractors can place time-sensitive orders.
Board member (speaker 5) moved to approve the GMP and the notice to proceed; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. No individual roll-call tally appears in the transcript.
Board members asked about use of the Wade Oxygen building as a temporary construction office; staff said the district received a credit for the space but did not specify the dollar amount, and noted the building will be functional district property after contractor use ends.
The board’s approval authorizes staff to proceed under the GMP terms delivered to the district; staff said subcontractor reviews could still reduce the GMP slightly but that any significant increase would require a contract amendment or change order.
Next steps: staff will issue the notice to proceed and begin summer mobilization and material ordering; the district will post formal contract documents as required by procurement rules.
