New University High School design-build award
Schools Development Authority | State of New JerseyNew Jersey- Detected
- Nov 4, 2026
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From the meeting
At its November 4, 2026 board meeting, the SDA approved the design-build award and final project charter for Newark Public School District's New University High School. The contract was awarded to Dobco, Inc. for $140,000,000, inclusive of $1,625,000 in allowances.
The project is a new 198,000-square-foot three-story facility planned to educate about 1,080 students in grades 9-12. Prior to execution, the contract and related documents will be reviewed by Chief Counsel.
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- November 4, 2026
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- Schools Development Authority | State of New Jersey
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