MONTROSE SCHOOL NEW ROOF WILL COST $134,000 MORE THAN PLANNED

It looks like the new roof at Montrose School is going to cost $134,000 more than originally expected.

This change order, up for approval at tonight's Board of Education meeting, indicates the reasons, apparently much of it for water damage:
                                                                                                      

RESOLUTION          3256F

FOR ACTION

SUBJECT:   APPROVE CHANGE ORDER TO MONTROSE SCHOOL ALTERATION

                         BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the following change orders to Montrose School Alteration:

Contractor                                                                               

GPC, Inc.                                              

4                                       $26,435.01                           
5                                       $9,621.08                            

6                                       $98,200.00                            

Total                                $134,256.09

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Change order #4 includes Upgraded proposed 600 amp service to 800 amp service per PSE&G requirements.

Change order #5 includes installation of a steel stud and enclosures for plumbing, as well as other adjustments based on site conditions. 

Change order #6 includes repair of significant water damaged plaster per field verified areas and contract unit pricing revealed during demolition.