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Crossland Construction wins Pipkin Middle School bid; board cites schedule benefit

3043050 · March 26, 2025
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Summary

The board awarded the Pipkin Middle School construction to Crossland Construction after hearing that Crossland’s aggressive schedule would deliver the building roughly nine months sooner than the next bidder, yielding estimated utility savings.

District staff recommended Crossland Construction as the construction manager at‑risk for the Pipkin Middle School project after reviewing six bids and schedules.

Staff and the design team told trustees Crossland’s schedule — a 480‑day completion commitment — was significantly faster than the next bidder (742 days) and would allow students to occupy the building roughly nine months earlier. Staff noted an estimated annual utility cost at the current Pipkin building of about $93,000; expediting occupancy could reduce utility costs by about $63,000 for the district compared with a slower schedule.

The board approved Crossland’s bid unanimously, 7‑0, and staff said liquidated damages and contract language will hold the contractor to the committed timeline. Crossland’s bid was recommended partly for the construction schedule and partly for an aggressive approach to early packages that can accelerate on‑site work.

Ending: The board approved awarding the construction contract to Crossland; staff will prepare the contract for signature and provide timelines and liquidated‑damage language in the contract.