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San Benito CISD board selects D. Wilson as design‑build contractor for performing arts center
Summary
After presentations from competing teams, the San Benito CISD board voted to select D. Wilson (Dee Wilson) as the district's design‑build contractor for the proposed performing arts center and authorized administration to negotiate a contract.
The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to select D. Wilson (Dee Wilson) as the design‑build contractor for the district's Performing Arts Center project and authorized administration to negotiate a contract with the firm.
The decision follows a presentation period during which two finalist teams described their design‑build approach, past school‑based performing arts projects, budgeting methods and contingency practices. Sergio Linas and Connie Bearden presented on behalf of Trigent Construction, and Jose Reyes led a presentation for D. Wilson Construction with members of a design team from ERO Architects and technical consultants. After questions from trustees about schedule, contingency and long‑term maintenance, a motion to select D. Wilson passed with board approval.
Why it matters: the board's selection begins formal contract negotiations that will shape scope, timeline and cost for a project the district has identified as a multi‑year priority. Board approval of a design‑build partner lets the district proceed…
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