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Berkeley County school board approves roofing consultants, mobile classroom moves and multiple facility contracts
Summary
The board approved capital planning committee recommendations Sept. 15, awarding roofing-consultant contracts for Whitesville and Westview, contracting Mobile Modular Management for mobile classroom relocation at $376,188 per unit, and awarding asphalt, electrical and plumbing supply contracts with first-year and five-year estimates noted. Sangaree Elementary change order for roof design was also approved with a split vote and a recusal.
The Berkeley County Board of Education on Sept. 15 approved a slate of capital-planning and procurement actions presented by the capital planning committee, including awards for roofing consultants, mobile classroom relocation, asphalt repair and recurring supplies.
Key approvals and votes at a glance
- Roofing consultants (RFQ 73725-26): Building Envelope Enclosure Group was awarded Whitesville Elementary ($72,970); WM Building Envelope Consultants was awarded Westview Middle School ($100,000). Full board approval recorded as 4 yes, 1 no, 1 recusal (Mr. Baker). The awards are effective Sept. 21, 2025, contingent on expiration of the protest period.
- Mobile relocation and setup services (BVB 73925-26): Mobile Modular Management Corporation was selected for 140' x 65' modular classroom units at $376,188 per unit; the plan includes moving two units to Goose Creek High School and three to Berkeley High School for planned additions. Board vote recorded 6–0.
- Asphalt repair, seal coating and striping (RFP 74025-26): Lots A, B and C recommended to Superior Blacktop Services LLC; lot C (striping) to Triple A Striping LLC. Estimated first-year value $340,000; estimated five-year value $1.7 million. Board vote recorded 6–0.
- Electrical supplies (IFB 74125-26): Award recommended to Graybar Electrical Company; estimated first-year value $305,000 and five-year estimate $1.525 million. Board vote recorded 6–0.
- Plumbing supplies (IFB 74225-26): Award recommended to Gateway Supply LLC. Presenter corrected the five-year estimate to $1,007,075 during discussion. Full board approved the recommendation 6–0.
Sangaree Elementary roof design change order
The board approved a change-order request for roof design services at Sangaree Elementary to WM Building Consultants for an additional $17,500, bringing the contract total to $127,500. Staff said funds are available from cost savings on the existing roof project and described the need to address a metal roof and canopy while construction is underway. Several board members questioned whether the design fee (described in the discussion as about 15% of a portion of the base cost) was high; staff and the consultant explained the design scope includes detailed drawings, hurricane/wind-uplift compliance and multiple submittals. The recorded final tally was 4 yes, 1 no and 1 recusal (Mr. Baker).
Board rationale and contract details
Presenters explained that the modular-unit cost — $376,188 per unit — covers disassembly, transport, reassembly, plumbing, electrical and exterior work; one unit was described as including eight classrooms, three offices, three restrooms and a teacher workroom. For roofing consultants, the procurement process received six proposals with interviews conducted for the top three; committee recommended the two top-ranked firms for the two schools. Several contracts include renewal language: initial one-year terms with up to four additional single-year renewals and a superintendent option to extend for two additional years, with the earliest start dates for some contracts in late September and others in October 2025.
Why it matters: The awards and the Sangaree change order affect facility readiness and capital spending across the district, including immediate needs for classroom space and roof system repairs while construction is underway.
What the board voted: All recommended procurement awards were approved as recorded in the meeting minutes and voice votes; the Sangaree design change order passed with dissent and a recusal.
