Building committee recommends Columbus Door Company for $187K school project bid

The Middletown Public Schools Building Committee convened on May 15, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items related to ongoing construction projects within the district. The meeting focused on recommendations for awarding contracts for various components of the elementary school complex and the high school.

The first significant item addressed was the recommendation to award a contract for doors, frames, and hardware. The committee recommended awarding the bid to Columbus Door Company for a total of $187,400. This amount is $33,100 under the 60% budgeted amount of $220,500. It was noted that there was one late bidder, Park, who was disqualified due to the timing of their submission. The committee unanimously approved the recommendation.

Following this, the committee discussed item 002, which was tabled for the next meeting. A motion was made and passed to continue this item to ensure clarity in the agenda.

Additionally, the committee addressed two more items related to conveying equipment and drywall and carpentry, which were also postponed to the next regular meeting due to their unpreparedness for discussion.

The meeting then shifted focus to the high school, where the committee reviewed a recommendation to award bid package 14 for elevators to Otis Elevator Company for $217,920. This bid is $148,424 below the 60% budget of $366,344. The committee also discussed various alternates related to this package, including the acceptance of alternate number 9, which involves providing a hoistway and elevator at the middle school wing instead of storage rooms for $178,080. However, it was determined that further evaluation of the full value of this alternate was necessary before proceeding.

In conclusion, the meeting progressed through its agenda with several key decisions made regarding contract awards and the postponement of certain items for future discussion. The committee remains focused on ensuring that all elements of the projects are thoroughly evaluated before moving forward.