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Approval of $91,131.51 Payment for Wilton Simpson Technical College Construction

Original title: Approve the Change Order 004 to the contract/agreement with Skanska USA Building, Inc. for the construction of Wilton Simpson Technical College for $91,131.51.

Record date · February 25, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The School Board has approved a for the construction of the Wilton Simpson Technical College. This action authorizes an additional payment of $91,131.51 to the contractor, Skanska USA Building, Inc.

Why it matters

This decision increases the total cost of the Wilton Simpson Technical College construction project by $91,131.51, which is funded through the school district's budget.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Skanska USA Building, Inc.

The company will receive an additional $91,131.51 payment for construction services.

Indirectly affected

School District Taxpayers

The total cost of the public construction project has increased by the amount of the change order.

Key Facts

  • The School Board approved Change Order 004 for the Wilton Simpson Technical College construction project.
  • The approved change order authorizes a payment of $91,131.51 to Skanska USA Building, Inc.
  • The item was introduced and passed during the School Board Regular Meeting on February 5, 2025.
  • The file reference number for this action is 25-2834.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a change order?
A is a formal document used to modify the terms of an existing construction contract, often to account for changes in scope, materials, or unforeseen site conditions.
Who is the contractor for the technical college?
Skanska USA Building, Inc. is the contractor for the Wilton Simpson Technical College project.

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Incremental Project Costing

The use of a fourth change order suggests ongoing adjustments to the original construction contract scope.

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