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Board selects Ormond Builders as general contractor for new transportation facility
Summary
After reviewing three bids, the board approved Ormond Builders as the general contractor for a state‑funded transportation facility project, noting the low bid came in substantially under the allocated budget and directing project staff to reserve surplus funds until contract details are finalized.
The board approved Ormond Builders as the general contractor to build a new transportation facility and to demolish two existing bus‑barn structures. Architect Kirk Dubey told trustees the bid review confirmed the low bid met the bid documents and that two lower bids came in significantly under the project’s allocated budget.
Dubey said value engineering and overlapping subcontractor lists explained part of the variance and that the project team would review Ormond’s contract and bid details during the pre‑award phase. Trustees asked whether any program elements were cut and whether a retained surplus could be used for future needs; Dubey recommended holding any surplus on paper until it is clear whether change orders or enhancements are required.
The project is state funded and will use a state contract once the board approves the bidder selection. The board authorized staff to proceed with Ormond Builders and the project manager to finalize required state paperwork.
Next steps: finalize contract paperwork with the state, execute the contract, and begin schedule and pre‑construction coordination.
