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District says referendum construction bids are within budget; rezoning and summer projects planned
Summary
River Falls School District finance and facilities committee reported bids for referendum projects returned within budget, plans to start work soon, a rezoning request for the transportation center parcel and a planned RFP for audit services.
At a board meeting update, the district’s finance and facilities report said bids for the referendum construction work, received in December, came back within the overall project budget and the district expects work to begin in the coming weeks.
The board heard that some summer capital projects will be combined with referendum work so contractors can complete both sets of tasks while on site; district staff clarified those combined summer projects will be paid from district operating funds rather than referendum funds.
Why it matters: staying within budget on the referendum’s first phase reduces the need for scope cuts or additional financing; combining summer work with referendum contractors can reduce mobilization costs, and rezoning decisions and contractor selection affect project timing.
Details and next steps Representatives from Krausz Anderson and the district’s architect (Bray) were present at the committee meeting to review bid results. The board was told schedule work will begin soon and that the district is completing a rezoning application for a parcel at the transportation center, where the district purchased a residence currently zoned residential.
Finance items The board also reviewed a monthly budget report and a Baird Financial model staff described as a more user‑friendly reporting tool. No budget shortfalls were reported for the items discussed.
Procurement and auditing District staff said they will issue a request for proposals for audit services; current auditors CLA will be invited to respond and the district will consult the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction list of approved auditors.
Policies noted Staff noted that several purchasing and facilities policies were being revised and that policy 672 (purchasing) was tabled for further review.
Ending Staff asked the board to note timing and zoning steps while projects move toward bids-award and construction; no final construction contract award was recorded in the meeting minutes provided.
