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Board approves up to $51,955 for epoxy flooring at Hudsonville Elementary; moisture barrier may increase cost
Summary
The Scott County Board approved funding for epoxy floor covering at Hudsonville Elementary, increasing the agenda line from $34,820.50 to a total of $51,955 to cover all work; a moisture vapor barrier contingency at $1.50 per square foot would be at district expense if required.
The Scott County Board of Education approved a contract to install epoxy floor covering at Hudsonville Elementary School, with the board accepting the higher total amount to cover all requested work rather than only the smaller part listed on the agenda.
The agenda listed Premier Industrial Flooring for an epoxy floor covering at Hudsonville Elementary in the amount of $34,820.50 for part one of the work. During discussion staff and board members said the full scope would total about $51,955. The contract includes a contingent line item of $1.50 per square foot for a moisture vapor barrier; staff said that contingency would be added only if moisture testing indicated it was necessary, and that the cost of that barrier would be at district expense.
Staff also said the work has been budgeted and will come from district reserves; one staff member identified in discussion as Miss Samantha confirmed the amount had been budgeted and that prior amendments accounted for part of the cost.
The board then voted by roll call to approve the full amount. Roll-call votes recorded ayes from board members present (Miss King, Mister Shelton, Miss Smith, Mister Silcox, Miss Kidd, Mister Stanley and Doctor Murphy).
Why this matters: the flooring project addresses conditions in a school gym or activity area and includes a moisture assessment that could change final cost. Board members requested the vote reflect total scope so the work can proceed without follow-up approvals.
Details: staff said the specifications called for moisture testing at multiple locations and that if the moisture barrier was needed, the district would incur the expense. The board discussed whether the agenda should have reflected the full amount initially; staff said portions had been budgeted and prior amendments cover part of the scope.
