Budget Breakdown Reveals Major School Construction Expenses

During a recent government meeting, officials reviewed a series of invoices related to ongoing construction and renovation projects in the district, totaling over $8 million. The invoices included significant payments to various contractors for work at multiple schools, reflecting the progress of several key projects.

Energy Efficient, Inc. submitted two invoices amounting to $183,166.15 for work at Birchill and Main Dunstable, while four invoices totaling $38,690.04 were presented for projects at Birchill, Main Dunstable, McCarthy Middle School, and Planchette Middle School.

Harvey Construction was highlighted with five invoices totaling $5,842,385.93, which marked a substantial increase due to the release of retainage as the McCarthy project nears completion. This release followed the signing of substantial completion documents by city attorneys, allowing for closer billing as the project wraps up.

Additional invoices included $1,575,422.30 from Hertz for furniture received at McCarthy Middle School, and $12,000 from HL Turner Group for security upgrades at Doctor Crisp and preparations for New Searls. Other notable payments included $3,562.65 to John Turner Consulting for testing services, and $26,294.03 to MF Athletic Company for athletic equipment at McCarthy.

The meeting also addressed smaller invoices, such as $531,756.25 for an induct air sanitation system from Santa Life, and $42,373.50 for remaining invoices from Pro AV. The total for commissioning work at Pentachuk and McCarthy Mill schools was reported at $26,637.32.

This comprehensive review of invoices underscores the district's commitment to enhancing educational facilities and ensuring safety and efficiency in school environments.