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April 21, 2008

Senate investigation into URI contract continues

The state Senate Committee on Government Oversight is set to continue its investigation into the way state contracts are awarded.

The committee today will focus on the construction contract awarded for the Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences at the University of Rhode Island.

Earlier this month, the committee hinted that URI may have negotiated a building contract for the biotech center that was costlier and riskier than necessary.

University officials used an alternative, state–approved method that allows the construction manager to continue negotiations while working on the project. This method is helpful in particularly complex situations, URI officials said.

URI President For Administration Robert Weygand and Paul DePace, director of the university’s Office of Capital Projects, are expected to testify at today's hearing, which is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in the Senate Lounge.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 9:11 AM | Permalink

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