Lowell School Building Committee - June 25, 2026

The Lowell School Building Committee held a meeting on June 25, 2026, focusing primarily on the progress and budget status of the ongoing school construction project. Suffolk Construction provided updates on the construction phases, highlighting that phase four is underway with significant demolition and rebuilding activities in the 1920 and Coburn Hall buildings. The committee discussed workforce diversity metrics, noting minority workforce participation exceeding goals and female workforce participation improving. Budget discussions revealed a total project budget of $418 million, with $221 million reimbursed by the MSBA to date. Change orders have reached $27 million, with contingencies and pending change requests carefully monitored. The committee also addressed summer projects including kitchen renovations, punch list items, and water leak repairs. Scheduling for the next meeting was set for July 30, 2026. No new contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this session.