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Bennington board awards mass grading and site-survey contracts for second high school; dirt-moving set for late May
Summary
The board awarded mass grading for the second high school at a low bid of $1,387,358 and site survey work for $10,100; the board was told work could begin the week of May 23 if approvals proceed.
The Bennington Public Schools Board authorized award of the first bid package for the district’s second high school on May 12, approving site mass/rough grading at $1,387,358 and site survey work for $10,100.
Construction and facilities leads told the board the grading bid environment was competitive, with multiple contractors responding. Finance and building committees reviewed contractor experience and timelines and recommended awarding the contracts to the low bidders. The board moved and approved awarding the mass grading contract and the site survey contract in a roll‑call vote.
Board members asked about start dates for earthwork; staff said crews are expected to begin “the week of the 20 third,” which the meeting clarified as May 23. Committee members noted additional bid packages (precast, long‑lead items) will follow over the next months while larger packages are finalized.
The board and committees emphasized the need to manage contractor schedules so that foundational site work is underway before the next quarter, an operational milestone they identified as crucial for the overall schedule.
