Board approves roofing contracts for David Brewer and Richard Warren schools, citing favorable bids
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Summary
Leavenworth USD 453 trustees approved two roofing actions on Jan. 12: Tremco materials and American Roofing installation for David Brewer (total $306,007.47) and Tremco materials and Kerberk/Kirberg installation for Richard Warren (approx. $265,463.71); board discussed timing to avoid classroom disruption.
The Leavenworth USD 453 board approved two facilities contracts at its Jan. 12 meeting, voting to buy Tremco roofing materials and hire American Roofing for work at David Brewer Elementary and to authorize a Tremco materials purchase and contractor work at Richard Warren Middle School.
Board member Speaker 9 moved to approve purchasing Tremco materials via AEPA for $58,974 and American Roofing installation for $247,773 — a combined total of $306,007.47 for David Brewer; the motion passed by voice vote. Later the board approved a Richard Warren roof restoration with total cost recorded as $265,463.71 after a presentation that described the Warren work as restoration rather than full replacement.
Facilities staff said favorable bids and earlier procurement of materials reduced cost compared with previous estimates. Speaker 12 told the board the two projects together came in about $152,789 under earlier estimates and that early purchase and an extended construction window improved pricing.
The board discussed scheduling to avoid disrupting active classrooms. Facilities staff said some work might begin in spring but that encumbrances could extend into the next fiscal year, and emphasized contractors must not interfere with active school operations.
Quotations 'We got favorable bids this time,' the facilities presenter said when summarizing the lower-than-expected cost.
Implementation and oversight Facilities will encumber the approved funds, coordinate scheduling to avoid student disruption, and return progress updates to the board. The board emphasized that work windows should avoid active class times and minimize safety or instructional impacts.
Contracts approved - David Brewer Elementary: Tremco materials via AEPA $58,974; American Roofing installation $247,773; total $306,007.47. - Richard Warren Middle School: Tremco materials and Kerberk/Kirberg Roofing installation; total recorded $265,463.71 (restoration, not full replacement).
What to watch Implementation timelines, contractor start dates and progress reports to ensure work is completed with minimal disruption to students and staff.