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School board awards walk-in freezer contract for Hughcrest and Melrose elementaries

2626556 · February 12, 2025
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Summary

Douglas County SD 4 board unanimously approved selecting S and B James Construction to install new walk-in cooler/freezer units at Hughcrest and Melrose elementary schools after staff reported the low apparent bid accounted for all required demolition and civil work.

The Douglas County SD 4 board voted unanimously to award the Hughcrest and Melrose Elementary Schools walk-in freezer project to S and B James Construction of Medford, Oregon.

Board member Denny, a district staff member who prepared the recommendation memo, told the board the selection was based on the apparent low bid and included required demolition, construction and civil work that two lower bids had not accounted for. "The recommendation based on the apparent low…

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