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East Central ISD updates trustees on High School #2 GMP, parcels for elementary #11 and FF&E awards for Victory and Valor

Board of Trustees, East Central Independent School District · February 11, 2026

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Summary

Staff reported positive GMP numbers for High School #2 package 2, requested authority to negotiate a 0.14-acre parcel purchase required for elementary school #11 access, and outlined FF&E awards for Victory ($808,850) and Valor (presented at roughly $1.21M) with bid counts and best-value rationale.

Trustees received updates on several capital projects and procurement items, including a construction-manager-at-risk amendment for High School #2, a request to negotiate purchase of a small parcel needed for elementary school #11 access, and FF&E awards for new campuses.

Staff said GMP proposals for High School #2 (package 2) returned with favorable numbers and that final figures will be presented for board action next week. For elementary school #11 (Hill Grama Road site), Mr. Pappas told the board that a 0.14-acre parcel owned by Lennar would provide a required secondary entrance per the fire marshal; staff requested authorization to negotiate purchase to meet life-safety and access requirements.

On furniture, fixtures and equipment, staff reported the Victory FF&E package at $808,850 and described a competitive procurement with 15 bid submissions. Valor’s FF&E package was presented with an approximate total (as in staff materials) and staff explained bid strategy, alternates and best-value awards across multiple item categories; final vendor awards and contract details will be returned for board approval at the next meeting.

Trustees asked about bid counts, alternates and savings achieved through itemized awards; staff said the approach produced cost savings relative to high aggregate bids and allowed selection by item to meet both specifications and budget expectations.