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Board approves summer renovation bids despite higher bids and late schedule; some alternates rejected
Summary
Trustees awarded base and select alternate bids totaling $286,002.50 to Kirkley Construction for additional renovations at Founders, Jefferson and DeKalb High School, rejected two alternates, and discussed why late bidding and design changes increased costs above initial budgets.
The board approved awarding the base bid and two alternates for additional renovations at Founders, Jefferson and DeKalb High School to Kirkley Construction of DeKalb for a total of $286,002.50 and rejected two other alternate bids.
Director of Facilities (presenting) explained bids were higher than budgeted because the project was bid late in the schedule, contractors were less likely to reduce prices as their summer schedules filled, and last‑minute design…
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