DMACC Considers $1 Million Graphite Project Settlement | Des Moines Area Community College | GRAPHITE CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC F/K/A ROCHON CORPORATION OF IOWA INC

DMACC Considers $1 Million Graphite Project Settlement

DMACC is considering a settlement with Graphite Construction Group, Inc. f/k/a Rochon Corporation of Iowa, Inc. over the Urban Campus Student Center Project. The proposed agreement would compensate DMACC $1 million, including $120,000 in settlement funds and approximately $880,000 in retainage.

Document date · October 11, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$1,000,000

Contract type

CONSTRUCTION

Renewal

Proposed settlement resolves litigation and other project claims; Graphite was terminated for cause on November 1, 2023.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Des Moines Area Community College AgendaPacket Regular Board Meeting October 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the construction contract by Des Moines Area Community College?

Graphite Construction Group Inc F/k/a Rochon Corporation of Iowa Inc was awarded this construction contract by Des Moines Area Community College, as recorded on October 11, 2026. The contract value is $1,000,000.

How much is the Graphite Construction Group Inc F/k/a Rochon Corporation of Iowa Inc contract with Des Moines Area Community College worth?

The Graphite Construction Group Inc F/k/a Rochon Corporation of Iowa Inc contract with Des Moines Area Community College is valued at $1,000,000, covering construction work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Construction contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Des Moines Area Community College AgendaPacket Regular Board Meeting October 12, 2026 (AgendaPacket), dated October 11, 2026 from Des Moines Area Community College. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

What other contracts does Graphite Construction Group Inc F/k/a Rochon Corporation of Iowa Inc hold?

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