Mehlville board approves $915,620 bid to renovate six high‑school restrooms
Summary
The board unanimously approved a $915,620 contract with A Eilers Construction to renovate six Mehlville High School restrooms, using Prop S capital funds; trustees asked staff to return with a restroom audit for broader facility planning.
The Mehlville R‑IX Board of Education voted unanimously Jan. 15 to approve the lowest qualified bid from A Eilers Construction for $915,620 to complete renovations of six public‑facing restrooms at Mehlville High School.
Mike Gegg, the district’s director of facilities, described the project scope as a complete renovation of six restrooms including new plumbing, fixtures, partitions, tile flooring, upgraded lighting and exhaust systems. He said the work would be paid from the facilities Prop S capital budget and that the bid amount “includes base bid, alternate 1, professional contingency, and all other fees.”
Board members asked for context on how many restrooms exist districtwide and whether other restrooms will be audited; Gegg said the administration has begun a restroom audit and will return with detailed findings. A board member also requested clarification on alternates in the bid package, which administration addressed during discussion.
A motion to approve the bid passed 6‑0. The approval authorizes contracting the work; the presentation did not specify a construction start date. District staff indicated follow‑up reporting will include results of the restroom audit and a recommended schedule for additional maintenance or renovation needs.
The board’s vote was recorded as: Aye — 6; Opposed — 0.
