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Board approves LED stadium lights, hears bids for electrical service rebuilds and athletic lockers
Summary
Trustees approved replacement LED stadium lighting at Kenwood High, discussed electrical-service rebuild bids for multiple campuses and accepted a locker vendor quote for Ponchatoula High.
The board approved replacement of field lighting at Kenwood High and reviewed related electrical-service projects affecting several campuses.
Facilities staff presented a quote to replace existing stadium lights with LEDs. The low bidder, Marks Electric, negotiated a revised price and the board approved the Mark's Electric bid for $124,995 by roll call. A board member argued the district should upgrade to LEDs because they are brighter and use less electricity; another member noted doing the work now avoids repeated adjustments and likely future replacement costs.
Separately, the board considered electrical-service rebuilds for several schools. Thompson, Luke & Associates prepared bid specifications; Marks Electric was the low bidder for Kentwood High service replacement at about $240,500 and the board approved moving forward, subject to required court approvals. Sharkey Mechanical Services LLC was recommended as low bidder for Amied Elementary electrical service rebuild (approximately $176,061) and the board approved that contract as presented.
The board also approved a low quote of $84,968 from Louisiana School Equipment Company for Ponchatoula High School varsity football lockers.
Why this matters: the decisions address safety and reliability of stadium lighting and school electrical systems and allocate capital outlay funds for infrastructure and athletic facilities. Several motions required court approval or further procurement steps; board members discussed timing and the possibility of acquiring materials directly to lower costs but did not change the procurement method at the meeting.
Votes recorded by roll call show the lighting replacement and the electrical-service recommendations passed by majority vote; construction and purchase orders will be issued after required legal approvals and administrative steps.
