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Board awards $1.797 million bid for middle-school media-center renovation; approves $259,865 fire-alarm replacement at Independence
Summary
The board accepted the low bid from Weber Construction for a Middle School media center renovation at $1,797,000 and approved a $259,865 contract with Johnson Controls (Simplex) to replace the Independence Elementary fire-alarm system. Both projects passed on motions by board members and will proceed this summer.
The board approved two facilities contracts Tuesday: a $1,797,000 contract for the Big Lake Middle School media‑center renovation and a $259,865 contract to replace the Independence Elementary fire‑alarm system.
TJ (Facilities staff) presented the media-center project and reported the low responsive bid from Weber Construction at $1,797,000. TJ said bidding later in the season and tariff-driven price increases likely pushed the low bid higher than early projections; the figure represents about $219 per square foot, he said, and remains within the district’s capital budget. TJ recommended awarding the contract to Weber.
Board member Sixberry moved to approve the Weber Construction bid; Nelson seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote recorded as "Aye." TJ told the board the project will proceed with available funds and that the district will still have funds for the next listed capital item, though projected year-end fund balances are lower than earlier estimates.
On Independence Elementary, TJ reported two bidders and recommended the low bidder, Johnson Controls (Simplex), at $259,865. TJ said the price was surprisingly low compared with an earlier engineering estimate and said he would monitor workmanship closely to ensure a full, bumper‑to‑bumper replacement with warranty and new wiring. The project will be performed over the summer and will require keeping the existing alarm system operational until cutover.
Board member Sixberry moved to approve the Johnson Controls contract; Hancock seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote recorded as "Aye." TJ said the fire‑alarm savings helped offset other project cost increases in the district capital program.
Votes: Media‑center renovation (Weber Construction) — motion by Sixberry, second by Nelson; approved by voice vote. Independence Elementary fire‑alarm (Johnson Controls / Simplex) — motion by Sixberry, second by Hancock; approved by voice vote.
No formal bid protests or contract contingencies were recorded in the meeting minutes minutes beyond staff’s stated intent to verify full scope and warranty coverage.
