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CTE PACE center design complete; city selecting contractor after five pre-bid respondents
Summary
School staff said Moseley Architects completed the PACE center design and five contractors submitted pre-bid responses; low and high pre-bid figures were shared and the board was told construction award remains at the city’s discretion.
Portsmouth staff told the school board that the PACE career and technical education (CTE) center design is complete and has been submitted to the city for procurement and contract award.
Dr. Simmons, presenting an operational update, said the board selected Moseley Architects to complete the design and that the city’s pre-bid process drew five construction firms. Presenters reported pre-bid figures with a low of about $10,000,000 and a high of $11,853,000. The board was told that no construction contract has yet been awarded and that the city must complete the bid-award process before construction begins.
The nut graf: board members were given cost ranges and timelines but were told the division must wait on the city to select a contractor. Dr. Simmons said school staff meet monthly with operations and will continue oversight but do not control the city’s procurement timetable.
Board members asked who to contact about the award; presenters said city engineering and the city manager’s office are the next contacts and that staff would follow up. Dr. Simmons said he had a meeting scheduled with the city manager and would request assistance expediting the award.
No formal action was required of the board; this appeared as an informational update with financial ranges presented to inform future budgeting and oversight.
