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Bennington board approves bid awards for second high school; key scopes near budget

Bennington Public Schools Board of Education · January 13, 2026

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Summary

The board approved awarding contracts on 20 bid scopes for the second high school project; mechanical, electrical and plumbing scopes were highlighted and the 20-scope package bid roughly $44.8 million, about $300,000 under the pre-construction estimate of $45.1 million.

District leaders told the board that 59 bid scopes were issued for the new second high school and reviewed the next package of 20 scopes, which together represent a substantial portion of the project cost. Administration noted mechanical work bid at about $9.2 million (roughly $1.5M under budget), electrical work came in slightly under budget, and plumbing came in about $200,000 over budget as the district and its designers validated scope and pricing.

The pre-construction estimate for the 20 scopes was $45.1 million; the actual contractors’ bids totaled approximately $44.8 million, roughly $300,000 under that estimate. Administration said these 20 scopes, if approved, would bring the project to about 85% of scopes approved by the board to date and that final verification would continue over the coming month.

Following discussion, a board member moved to award the presented bid contracts for the second high school project; after a second and roll-call vote the motion passed. Administration indicated the board should expect a final update at the February meeting once all verifications and bid clarifications are completed.