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Tri‑Creek board approves $4.94 million in bids for Lowell High School improvements
Summary
The Tri‑Creek School Corporation board voted to award three contractor packages totaling $4,943,646 for exterior, mechanical and electrical upgrades at Lowell High School, including major electrical rewiring and facade repairs.
The Tri‑Creek School Corporation Board of School Trustees voted to award construction contracts totaling $4,943,646 for improvements at Lowell High School.
The board authorized base bids and a set of alternates to three contractors: Panjure Corporation (general trades) at $668,156, Circular Mechanical (HVAC/plumbing) at $1,081,500, and EMCORE/Hyre Electric (electrical) at $3,193,999. Board members voted to approve the award and to issue notices to proceed for the selected contractors.
The upgrades described during the bidding presentation include exterior facade work (metal panels and masonry restoration), concrete repairs around the Door 13 entrance, roofing associated with flue piping, mechanical work (chiller and boiler pumps and piping) and a comprehensive electrical overhaul. The electrical scope includes heavy LED replacement, updated controls and dimming, task lighting for the gymnasium and replacement of wiring related to the fire alarm system. The administration said selected alternates 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 16 were included in the awarded package.
Board discussion touched on the exterior finishes and overall scope. A board member said they were “not sure” about the aesthetic choice of metal panels but voted in favor of the package after noting the project’s larger objectives.
The project budget and bid tabulation included in the meeting packet show the three awarded categories and the total approved amount. The administration and architect recommended the selected contractors after reviewing bids and contractor qualifications.
The board did not record a roll‑call of individual yea/nay votes in the transcript; the motion carried after the board said “Aye.”
Work is expected to proceed under the board‑authorized notices to proceed; the board packet included the bid breakdown and alternates that staff used to recommend the awards.
