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Board approves $5.7M and $7.85M school construction bids; accepts large Polytech donation
Summary
Trustees approved a roughly $5.7 million bid for Carmel High School improvement projects and a about $7.85 million midlife renovation bid for Carmel Middle School; the board also acknowledged an in-kind auto-parts donation appraised at $370,000 retail to support the Polytech automotive program.
The Carmel Clay Schools board approved two major construction bid awards and recognized an unusually large in-kind donation to the district's Polytech program.
Mr. McMichael (S10) told trustees the bid for Carmel High School 2026 improvement projects totals just over $5.7 million and covers paving of stadium and parking lots, cafeteria ventilation and associated roofing work, required auditorium sprinklers, and installation of an emergency generator. Trustees approved the bid by voice vote, motion carried 4—0.
Mr. McMichael also presented a bid award of about $7,848,000 for midlife-cycle renovations at Carmel Middle School, which includes replacement of finishes, mechanical/electrical/plumbing work, significant roofing replacement and paving. The board approved that award 4—0 as well.
Separately, staff flagged an exceptional in-kind donation: Brock Aldrich offered the inventory of an auto-parts store to the Polytech automotive program. Mr. McMichael said the inventory carries a retail appraisal of roughly $370,000; he noted the district does not assign retail value for internal accounting and that only portions of the inventory will be appropriate for program use. Board members thanked donors and recognized the value of increased parts availability for the Polytech facility.
Board members who asked about bids were told bidding competition has increased since the COVID years, producing more favorable pricing. One trustee noted the district was able to accept the low bidder in each case.
