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Board approves $5.59 million GMP amendment for WRHS multipurpose building
Summary
After a presentation of bids and schedule, the board approved a $5,589,745 guaranteed maximum price amendment for the Washburn Rural High School multipurpose building project.
The Auburn Washburn Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a $5,589,745 guaranteed maximum price amendment for the Washburn Rural High School (WRHS) multipurpose building after a detailed construction and bid update from district representatives and the construction manager.
Why it matters: The GMP approval commits the district to the construction cost baseline for the WRHS multipurpose building and clears the way for contracting and mobilization activities tied to the district’s bond‑funded projects.
What the board heard
• Cost breakdown: The district presented the multipurpose building bid results at $4,955,635 and a field house renovation at $1,235,106, for a combined bid total before adjustments of roughly $6,000,197.45. After subtracting a previously approved change order of about $601,000 for the pre‑engineered metal building, the GMP amendment total presented for board approval was $5,589,745.
• Local participation: The team received roughly 76 bids across remaining scopes; about 84% were local (within 30 miles). Some second‑place bidders were local with modest up‑charges that the district noted could be pursued to increase local participation, subject to vetting.
• Schedule: The pre‑engineered metal building delivery was scheduled to arrive in June; mobilization for the multipurpose building was scheduled for May 29, 2025. Lighting and rigging were identified as long‑lead items (12–18 weeks). The field house renovation was scheduled to mobilize around May 15 with a targeted substantial completion in August.
Board action
A board motion to approve the GMP amendment passed 6–0. The motion instructed district and facilities staff to finalize contract documents and proceed with the procurement and mobilization steps described in the presentation.
What’s next
Facilities staff will finalize contract documents and report regular project updates to the board. The district indicated it would defer purchase of a generator and automatic transfer switch unless a future need prompted inclusion.
Speakers and attributions: The project presentation and discussion were led by Tucker (owner’s representative) and Ashley (McAllen Gordon); other participants included Jay Kirs (McAllen Gordon) and a representative from HDK identified as Lewis. The motion recorded in the minutes did not identify the board member who made the motion.
