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Columbia CUSD 4 board awards $10.26 million Phase 2 high‑school construction contract
Summary
The board voted unanimously to award Phase 2 of the high‑school construction to the construction manager at a base contract of $10,255,526.58; administrators said bids came in roughly $3 million under earlier projections and the project remains on budget.
The Columbia CUSD 4 board awarded Phase 2 of the high‑school construction project to the district’s construction manager, approving a base contract total of $10,255,526.58.
Administration reported the district went to bid for multiple Prime packages; the aggregated Phase 2 base bid came in about $3 million under earlier projections, which officials called a significant positive development. Board member Adam moved the award under the CMAR (A133) agreement; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call.
Superintendent and board members provided a construction update: flat concrete work and structural steel are expected to be substantially in place within weeks, electrical rough‑ins are beginning, and site activity may temporarily disrupt nearby drop‑offs and classroom windows. The board noted an orchestra pit will be included and an updated auditorium is planned with roughly 450 seats to improve audience sight lines.
The board thanked the construction committee for oversight. There was no substantive public opposition recorded during the meeting. The district said Phase 2 will begin after August 14 when contractors secure access to the front of the building.
Next steps: contracts for each subcontractor will be assigned by the board immediately upon award and construction will proceed pending routine contractor scheduling and weather constraints.
