Board awards grounds/turf and roof contracts, approves E‑Rate switches and accepts donations
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Summary
The board awarded a combined grounds maintenance and athletic turf management contract to Valley Green and Associates, approved a $404,899 roof‑reinforcement bid for a north‑area elementary building, approved a $191,346 E‑Rate category‑2 Cisco switch purchase (district pays ~40% after reimbursement) and accepted several monetary donations to athletics and student services.
Facilities and operations staff presented three procurement items and administration presented donation and technology purchases for board approval.
Grounds/Turf contract: Facilities staff recommended combining grounds maintenance and athletic turf field management into a single base contract with two option years to reduce overlap and cost. Valley Green and Associates was the lowest cost bidder over a five‑year base+options term; the board voted to award the contract as recommended.
Robert Dance (elementary) roof reinforcement: An infrared roof scan identified moisture and structural concerns over kitchen and main hallway roof sections; staff sought bids for reinforcement and interior work (sprinkler/plumbing/HVAC relocation, drywall, acoustical ceiling, insulation, LED lighting). The low‑bid total presented was $404,899; trustees approved awarding the contract and staff expects work to begin June 1 with completion before the state deadline in November 2026.
E‑Rate category 2 switches: Technology staff recommended contracting for Cisco PoE+ 48‑port switches (DNA licensing and stacking accessories) to complete high‑school and remote closet upgrades. Marco (vendor) submitted the low qualifying bid at $191,346; the presenter clarified E‑Rate reimburses about 60% and the district will pay the remainder. The board approved the E‑Rate contract.
Donations: Administration listed donor gifts to athletics, the Moorhead High School Speech team, the Spud Closet and Nordic ski teams from individuals and local businesses; the board accepted the donations and directed administration to send thank‑you letters.
All procurement and donation items were approved by voice vote; no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript.
