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Virginia Commonwealth University Awards Construction Contract to Kjellstrom & Lee (September 2026)

Virginia Commonwealth University logoVirginia Commonwealth University
Disclosed value
Not to exceed $145.7M
From minutes
Approved
Sep 10, 2026

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What it covers

VCU approved recommending a construction-services contract with Kjellstrom & Lee for the West Grace Street Housing Project. The contract has a guaranteed maximum price of $145.7 million, with the residence hall expected to accommodate students beginning in fall 2028.

Who holds it

Kjellstrom & Lee holds this construction contract with Virginia Commonwealth University. Its other public contracts on record include work for Waynesboro City Public Schools and Rockbridge County.

What happens next

Term as filed: Construction expected to be complete for student occupancy beginning fall 2028.

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Contract details

Contract type
Construction
Amount
Not to exceed $145.7M
Document date
September 10, 2026
Term
Construction expected to be complete for student occupancy beginning fall 2028
Vendor
Kjellstrom & Lee
Source document
Virginia Commonwealth University Minutes Finance and University Resources Committee Meeting 2026-09-10 (Minutes)

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the construction contract by Virginia Commonwealth University?

Kjellstrom & Lee was awarded this construction contract by Virginia Commonwealth University, as recorded on September 10, 2026. The contract value is Not to exceed $145.7M.

How much is the Kjellstrom & Lee contract with Virginia Commonwealth University worth?

The Kjellstrom & Lee contract with Virginia Commonwealth University is valued at Not to exceed $145.7M, covering construction work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Construction contract, documented as a minutes record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Virginia Commonwealth University Minutes Finance and University Resources Committee Meeting 2026-09-10 (Minutes), dated September 10, 2026 from Virginia Commonwealth University. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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