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Gary Community School Board approves contractor, mold remediation and procurement route to restore McCullough Elementary after tornado damage
Summary
The Gary Community School Corporation board voted unanimously to approve a general contractor selection, a mold-remediation contractor and use of a state procurement agreement to replace flooring at Frankie McCullough Elementary School following tornado damage.
The Gary Community School Corporation Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve moving forward with restoration work at Frankie McCullough Elementary School after a March 19, 2025 tornado damaged the building, the board said at a special meeting.
Board members approved selecting a general contractor recommended by district staff, authorized a mold-remediation contractor and endorsed use of a state procurement agreement to obtain discounted flooring, all by a 5-0 roll call vote.
District staff said three competitive construction bids were solicited under an emergency procurement process authorized after the board declared the work an emergency. The three bidders were listed as Pangir Corporation, Power and Sons Construction and Bergland Corporation; staff recommended Power and Sons Construction because its proposed timeline would allow faster completion,…
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