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Board approves Aspire, Heartland contracts for Central and High auditorium upgrades
Summary
The board approved contracts for auditorium improvements at Francis Howell Central and Francis Howell High, awarding Aspire Construction Services and Heartland Seating; total project costs and alternates were discussed by staff.
The Francis Howell R-III Board of Education voted to award construction and seating contracts for auditorium renovations at Francis Howell Central and Francis Howell High on Jan. 16, 2025. Staff recommended Aspire Construction Services for the construction work and Heartland Seating for auditorium seating; the presenters said the recommended combined base bid plus selected alternates produced a hard construction cost of $6,046,958 and a total project cost including bonding and soft costs of $6,841,997.
Why it matters: the auditorium work is part of the district's bond program; board members and staff said the projects address aging infrastructure, backstage safety and accessibility, and audience seating. Staff emphasized they sought combo bids and alternates to capture cost savings by pairing the two schools into one procurement.
Board discussion and procurement notes: project staff said two general contractor bids were received and that the recommended contractor was confirmed to have the full scope covered and to meet the district's substantial completion schedule. A member asked why a vendor that emailed the board about its bid was not recommended; staff replied the recommended bidder complied with board policy and Missouri statute and could meet the needed schedule. Miss Barnes and Mr. Suttzer presented the bid tabulation and alternates and answered questions about bid completeness and schedule.
Vote and outcome: the motion to approve Aspire Construction Services (base combo bid plus alternates) and Heartland Seating for the auditorium projects passed; board recording indicated the motion carried ("Ayes have it").
Contract totals presented by staff: recommended hard cost (construction and seats) $6,046,958; total project cost including bonding and soft costs $6,841,997. The board approved the recommendation "as presented."
