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District construction project awarded to multiple contractors; GMP reported and state plan approved
Summary
At the board meeting, staff reported that bid pack 3 for the district addition drew heavy interest, contractors were selected through Findor/Fendorf, a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) was reported and the state completed plan review allowing footing and foundation work to proceed.
At the Mosinie School District Board of Education meeting, construction staff reported that the district's addition project has moved into active construction after competitive bidding and a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) was finalized. Project managers said the state has completed plan review and crews were pouring concrete on site.
The project team told the board that bid pack 3 produced a strong market response: staff said they received about 107 bids for that package and that many contractors on the job have previous work with the district. Staff identified Findor (also spelled in materials as Fendor/Findor Construction) as the construction manager and said individual trade contracts are embedded under that company’s work. "Our contract is with Sendor Construction, and that contract for the GMP ... that price of them is $18,000,005.73," a presenter identified in the meeting as Steve reported to the board.
Why it matters: board members and staff said the contract structure (a GMP with a construction manager) and state plan approval reduce financial and schedule risk and allow work such as footings and foundations to continue. Staff described alternates and allowances in the contract to control scope and cost, and said some alternates (for example alternate 7) were rejected because they exceeded the budget.
Supporting details: presenters walked the board through the bid divisions and explained that several small but necessary specialists (for concrete testing, compaction testing and asbestos abatement) are included as allowances. Staff said asbestos removal will be directed to the district and managed through the construction manager as the work progresses. The project team also described a separate contract for HVAC controls that the district intends to hold directly to avoid markups; vendor names referenced in discussion included Greenheck for mechanical equipment and Wausau Tiles for finish materials. Staff also said some vendors provided favorable pricing that helped the project stay within the GMP.
Schedule and access: staff forecasted being "substantially complete" on the new addition in the spring (they referenced April/May target, weather permitting), with early delivery of precast panels intended to get the building enclosed before winter. Board members asked about public updates; staff said Findor will publish a biweekly project flyer with photos and post updates on the district website and social media.
Remaining issues and site logistics: presenters highlighted coordination challenges because the addition ties into an existing building — a required firewall and new egress routes between the new and old structures were discussed as code-driven design items. Staff emphasized the need to sequence demolition and interior work to avoid damaging new finishes during construction. Board members asked about community access to new fitness facilities and whether youth apprenticeship hours could be provided; staff said those conversations are ongoing as the facility design considers classroom and community uses.
No board action was taken on the construction report at the meeting; the presentation was informational.
Ending: staff encouraged board members with follow-up questions to contact the project manager and said the district will post regular updates and a construction flyer for public viewing.
