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January 15, 2013

Dalton High project gets $1.35M price cap

By Christopher Smith christophersmith@daltoncitizen.com

When it comes to construction, most in the business probably say the cost of a project is hard to know until the job is done. But the construction of a new Dalton High synthetic sports field, as well as a new track, will not exceed $1.35 million.

Shaw Sports Turf officials said at the Dalton school board meeting Monday night the number is the “guaranteed maximum price.”

“We will not be billed for anything more than that,” said Craig Harper, school administrative officer. “And as our construction manager at-risk (CM At-Risk), they (Shaw Sports officials) are working to come in under that. So they’re still working to negotiate with folks.”

Shaw officials estimate the 90,600-square-foot field will cost $612,752, while the subcontract job for the running track is expected to cost $484,760, bringing the total estimate to $1,097,512. That’s about $250,000 under than the price cap of $1.35 million. The only way that price could increase is if school officials “change the scope of the project,” Superintendent Jim Hawkins said.

Board members awarded the contract to Shaw Sports on Oct. 15, 2012. The construction will replace Dalton High’s grass field with an artificial field where some school sports will be practiced, including football and soccer. Harmon Field, where Catamount home games are played, is not part of the project. The city of Dalton owns Harmon Field.

Shaw Sports, established in Kennesaw and a subsidiary of Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway, has the final say on which companies will be part of the project through subcontracts. Shaw officials said they’re planning to use Beynon Sports Surfaces for the track job, a company owned by Maryland-based Tarkett Sports.

Dalton High School’s baseball field also had some minor construction recently.

“They just finished installing a fence and a backstop,” Harper said. “Instead of being a chain link fence, they now have — like a wind screen, or a net around the field. It protects the fans in the stands (from foul balls). Also, the new fence has a different configuration of exactly how it’s laid out, replacing an old worn-out fence. The money of that was also approved tonight.”

That project cost $27,000 and was done by Marietta-based Mauldin and Cook Fence Co.

Board members also recognized Morris Innovative High School students who are part of the school’s translation program, which allows Spanish-speaking students to act as translators at student events, health fairs and parent-teacher conferences.

Also, First Sgt. Eugene Jackson was given “The Golden Apple Award” for his work as a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor at Dalton High School; players and coaches of the Dalton High girls softball team were recognized for placing ninth in the state in its classification; and Blue Ridge School students were given certifications for their regional win in the Stock Market Game.

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