Review / Pittsburgh Tribune – Review – Pittsburgh Public Schools says firm owes $386K
Pittsburgh Public Schools says firm owes $386K
0 Comments | Tribune – Review / Pittsburgh Tribune – Review, Jul 7, 2010
Pittsburgh Public Schools is in a dispute with the architectural firm that designed plans to replace the turf at Cupples Stadium in the South Side.
Solicitor Ira Weiss said Pittsburgh-based Pashek Associates, hired in January for the $2.12 million project, told the district that the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority had reviewed the company’s plans to separate sanitary sewer and storm water drainage from the field. The district later discovered that wasn’t the case, Weiss said.
That resulted in more than $386,000 in additional expenses, which the board approved Tuesday. Part of the cost includes overtime pay to get the project done by football season in August.
District officials believe Pashek is liable for the extra expense. Weiss said he notified the firm of the district’s intent to go to court if the matter isn’t settled.
Pashek officials couldn’t be reached for comment.
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