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Board narrows Wells Hearn Elementary design‑build interview list and sets interview window
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Summary
The Wilson County Board voted to interview a shortlist of firms for the Wells Hearn Elementary design-build project and discussed license renewal concerns; tentative interview timing was set for mid‑April (target April 16 at 2 p.m.).
The Wilson County Board of Education on March 25 agreed to move forward with interviews of shortlisted design‑build teams for the new Wells Hearn Elementary School.
Administration said it received nine RFQ submissions and recommended narrowing the pool. After discussion, the board voted to interview Consiglio/Ratio, JM Thompson Company, Hite Associates, TA Loving CPL and Barnhill Oakley Collier Architects. Board members raised questions about contractor license expirations (licenses that expire in December) and asked that firms demonstrate they will maintain required licensing through construction. A board member noted the RFP requires contractors remain licensed to continue on a project; staff confirmed that requirement.
The board discussed logistics and agreed to aim for interviews on April 16 beginning at 2 p.m., with roughly 30–45 minutes per firm including questions. The motion to proceed with interviews was moved and seconded and carried unanimously.
