Bid awarded for high school renovation project totaling nearly $5M

The Tri-Creek School Corporation Board of School Trustees convened on May 8, 2025, to discuss significant developments regarding the high school renovation project. The meeting focused on the evaluation and awarding of bids received for various construction categories, including general trades, HVAC plumbing, and electrical work.

On May 6, the school corporation received a total of eight bids. After careful evaluation of the bids and the qualifications of the contractors, the board proposed to award contracts to three companies. The contractors selected include Panjure Corporation for general trades, Circular Mechanical for HVAC plumbing, and EMCORE Hyre Electric for electrical work. The total cost for the project is approximately $4.94 million.

The breakdown of the bids is as follows: Panjure Corporation's base bid for general trades is $668,156; Circular Mechanical's bid for HVAC plumbing is $1,081,500; and EMCORE Hyre Electric's bid for electrical work is $3,193,999. The project will involve extensive renovations, including site work, facade updates, and a complete overhaul of the electrical systems, which will feature LED replacements and enhanced control capabilities.

The board expressed satisfaction with the bids and the contractor lineup, emphasizing the importance of the project for both the high school and the middle school. The next step will be to issue a notice to proceed to the awarded contractors, allowing work to commence on the renovations.

This meeting marks a significant step forward in the Tri-Creek School Corporation's efforts to improve its facilities, ensuring a better learning environment for students.