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Livonia board approves nearly $10M in renovations, $483K in hydration stations and other safety/equipment purchases
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Summary
The Livonia board approved Phase 5 bond renovation contracts totaling $9,918,227 and authorized purchases including hydration stations ($483,000), lockdown shades ($45,095.68), portable fans ($113,874), and a central-office generator ($435,000). Trustees said bids were competitive and many purchases put the district in compliance with upcoming legal requirements.
At its Nov. 17 meeting the Livonia Public Schools Board of Education approved several capital and facilities purchases designed to advance the district’s bond renovation program and to meet safety and operational needs.
The board approved awarding contracts and budgets for Phase 5, bid package 1, of the 2026 bond renovations at Garfield, Niji(ro), and Webster schools with a total amount of $9,918,227, citing competitive bid coverage and an overall cost that came in under budget. Facilities director Mister Green told trustees that administrative teams had reviewed bids during study sessions and committee meetings and that the funding and logistics work were ready to proceed.
The board also approved a $483,000 purchase of hydration stations for multiple buildings from Spartan Construction; Mister Green said the work targets schools that still need additional filtered water stations to meet a legal requirement effective June 2026 and that the district will seek reimbursement through the Filter First grant program. Trustee Burton confirmed that the district will purchase the equipment first and pursue grant reimbursement afterward.
Other approvals included a $45,095.68 purchase and installation of lockdown safety shades from Taylor Nightlock (for sidelights to be used in lockdown situations), portable fans for gymnasiums and field houses at a total cost of $113,874, and a stationary generator for the central office complex from Innovative Energy Controls LLC for $435,000. Administration said the generator will provide uninterrupted operations and backup for IT and the district telephone system.
Each of these items was moved, seconded, and approved by roll-call as part of the board’s business matters. Trustees thanked staff for grant work and for preparing materials in prior study sessions.
Next steps: Contracts and purchase orders will be finalized and district staff will proceed with scheduling and installation, and seek grant reimbursements where applicable.
