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Bell Avenue elevator project price lower than budgeted; RFP to be issued this month
Summary
The district reported a 90% construction document price of about $627,000 for a Bell Avenue elevator that will link three floors; RFP to be issued this month with award expected in November or December and construction starting late February/early March 2026.
District staff updated the board on the Bell Avenue elevator project, saying a 90% construction document returned a total price of approximately $627,000, which staff said is lower than the district’s original budget estimate and includes contingencies.
The district described the elevator’s purpose as linking all three floors of Bell Avenue so students with ambulatory concerns can access programming on each floor. A district staff member said, "The purpose of the elevator... is to link all 3 floors of the building, so that we can have our students who have ambulatory concerns be able to access programming on all 3 buildings."
Staff said they plan to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for the project this month, anticipate awarding the contract in November or December and expect construction to begin in late February or early March, with completion targeted for August 2026.
No public questions were recorded during the meeting about this item. Staff said the reported price includes contingencies and that the lower-than-budgeted estimate may produce savings for the district’s capital plan.
The district did not provide a detailed cost breakdown in the meeting; staff said additional community information sessions will be scheduled depending on the RFP award date.
