Board approves $6.55 million in construction trade contracts; electrical trade to be rebid
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The board approved recommendations to enter into individual trade contracts coordinated by Clark Construction totaling $6,551,758 across multiple contractors. Staff said the electrical trade received only one qualified bid and will be rebid after scope redesign.
The Saline Area Schools Board voted Jan. 13 to approve a package of individual trade contracts facilitated by Clark Construction and King Scott totaling $6,551,758.
Executive Director of Operations Rex Clary presented line-item awards to multiple contractors across trades, a 7% construction contingency for Clark Construction and related general-contractor fees. Among the items listed were Monroe Plumbing and Heating ($1,322,600), Rigitary Contracting ($549,669), Carpentry Concepts multiple line items, and several task-specific contractors. Clary said the electrical package had only one qualified bid; the district chose not to open that single bid and plans to rebid the electrical scope with adjustments to encourage competition.
A Clark Construction representative noted the district received qualified bids in most categories but insufficient competition for electrical and landscaping; the team is redesigning scope and expects to rebid electrical by Jan. 29. Trustees asked whether contracts will be individual or fall under Clark Construction; staff confirmed they are individual contracts with each trade.
After discussion, the board approved the recommendations by voice vote with no opposition.
Board members praised repeat contractors with proven performance history and cited diligence in seeking competitive bids for taxpayer stewardship.