Molalla River SD 35 says it has chosen preferred firm for new middle school; contract to come to board in January
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Summary
Board members said they interviewed five firms for the district’s new middle school and have made a selection; staff said firms will be notified the next business day and a contract is expected to appear before the board in January.
Board members reported on Dec. 19 that Molalla River SD 35 has completed interviews of firms bidding to build the district’s new middle school and said a selection has been made.
An unidentified board member (speaker 2) told colleagues they had "just got you interviewing the 5 companies that want to do the bid to build a new middle school" and said, "I think we've made our selection." District staff (Tony, speaker 7) said the district will notify the applicants the following business day and the contract will be presented to the board in January. "You'll see a contract soon," Tony said.
Why it matters: choosing a construction firm is a key step toward delivering a major facilities project that affects district capacity and budgeting. Board members said the contract will come before the board for formal approval, keeping the final decision with the elected body.
What’s next: district staff will contact the firms and present a contract for board consideration in January; the board scheduled a Jan. 30 special meeting that the minutes say is focused on the middle school design and related matters.
