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Facilities update: VR walkthroughs, four prequalified bidders and Clerk of the Works hiring underway
Summary
Board heard a facilities renovation update: Black River Design produced a VR walkthrough of the Porter's Pointe design, four prequalified construction firms filed interest, and the district is recruiting a Clerk of the Works position.
The Colchester School District Board of Directors received a facilities renovation update May 20 covering project visualization, bidding and a hiring timeline for a Clerk of the Works.
District staff said Black River Design imported Porter's Pointe School plans into a virtual-reality model to allow staff, board members and the public to virtually walk through the planned building. The district plans to make VR headsets available at future meetings and PTO events so the community can preview the design.
Administrators reported that four companies have filed the required prequalification paperwork and are potential bidders on the renovation project. The district said it will vet those firms' prior projects and references before formally soliciting bids.
The board asked about the Clerk of the Works position; administrators said the job posting is live and that they expect additional applicants as the summer progresses. The district said it has known contacts who have expressed interest.
Ending: The board will continue permitting and pre-bid work; staff said they will present additional procurement steps and a further timeline as the project moves toward formal bids.
