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School board approves $463,000 low bid and up to $60,000 for cabinetry for high‑school science room remodel
Summary
The Nyssa School District board approved awarding the high‑school science classroom remodel to the apparent low bidder, with asbestos abatement estimated at about $63,000 and an extra $60,000 approved for replacing cabinetry if needed. Staff outlined a tight summer schedule to finish before school starts.
The Nyssa School District board on Tuesday approved the apparent low construction bid for a planned remodel of two high‑school science classrooms and authorized up to an additional $60,000 for cabinetry replacement if needed.
Architect Houston Head of Schlager's Entertainment Architects told the board the project includes asbestos abatement, demolition, new peninsula‑style lab stations (with ADA‑accessible stations), new operable windows, a suspended ceiling with LED fixtures, and non‑asbestos vinyl flooring. Head said an asbestos abatement contractor estimated roughly $63,000 to remove asbestos‑containing flooring and insulation needed to access new windows and services. The district received several construction bids; Head identified CDE Construction as the apparent low bidder at $463,000.
District staff and board members debated whether to replace or refinish existing cabinets. Head estimated full cabinet replacement might add roughly $60,000; he said refinishing would be a cheaper but more labor‑intensive option. Board members weighed aesthetics and longevity against budget impacts and whether other district projects should be deferred to fund a full replacement.
The board also discussed timing and contract terms. Head explained that asbestos abatement would be performed under a separate contract and that abatement is expected to take about two weeks; construction would follow. Substantial completion was targeted to be reached by August 3 so the space would be usable by the projected first day of school. Staff noted the bid includes a $500 per calendar‑day liquidated‑damages provision if the contractor fails to achieve substantial completion on time.
The motion to accept the construction bid with authorization for up to $60,000 in additional cabinetry work passed by voice vote. The board directed staff to finalize contracts and return with any change‑order requests that would exceed the cabinetry allowance.
Next steps: staff will execute the abatement and construction contracts and coordinate a summer schedule aimed at meeting the district’s stated August occupancy milestone.
