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Board approves HDR Architecture Inc. for STEM high school design; vote unanimous
Summary
The board approved HDR Architecture Inc. to provide architectural services for the district's STEM high school after a competitive RFQ and interview process; trustees voted yes on a roll-call vote.
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Education voted unanimously to approve HDR Architecture Inc. to provide architectural services for the district's planned STEM high school.
Superintendent Dr. Morello and staff described the procurement: the district issued a request for qualifications and received roughly 12 firm submissions. A six-person scoring committee narrowed candidates to a top three and conducted one-hour interviews. Staff said the committee scored firms individually and then consolidated results; HDR rose to the top after interviews and scoring.
Staff told the board the project schedule will be accelerated compared with typical design timelines; the district expects to complete design work in about six months rather than a typical nine-month schedule. The board packet indicated the sustainable-objective item on the selection rubric was marked "not applicable" because of the accelerated timeline.
A motion to approve HDR Architecture Inc. was moved and seconded on the record; the board took a roll-call vote. Mrs. Strowski called the roll: Ms. Myers — yes; Mr. Peters — yes; Mr. Tripp — yes; Dr. Osello — yes; Ms. Hardiman — yes; Mrs. Greiner — yes. The motion carried.
Why it matters: The approval starts the design phase for the STEM high school and signals the district will pursue an accelerated schedule. Staff noted that some additional services may be required depending on site conditions, soils, or other findings during design.
The board approved the contract and meeting adjourned.
