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Board reviews $58M new‑middle‑school bid pack, furniture and HVAC first reads; $10M in construction contingency may be available
Summary
Trustees received first‑read briefings on the new middle school bid pack (about $58 million in bids with 155 submissions), phase‑1 furniture for White Lake Middle and a ~$1.2M temperature‑control bid for two high schools; staff said construction bids came in roughly $10 million under an original estimate and will be reviewed before a vote.
District staff gave trustees a first read on several bond‑funded projects, including a recommended award for the new middle school bid pack and related furniture and mechanical work.
Jeffrey Van Gogham, who presented the bid materials, said the new middle‑school package attracted 155 bids and that the low‑responsible bidders will be recommended for contract awards. The bid tabulation shown to the board was about $58,040,984 (including a contingency), and Van Gogham told trustees that construction bids for the project appear to be about $10 million under original program estimates, leaving funds available for other district needs.
The board also heard a first read for a White Lake Middle School phase‑1 furniture package (just under $100,000 before contingency) and a phase‑2 temperature‑control bid pack for Lakeland and Milford high schools estimated at about $1.2 million. Those items were informational; staff said they will bring more detailed materials and a recommended contract award to a future meeting.
Board members and committee chairs praised the vetting process and extensive pre‑bid work. Trustees were encouraged that the bid results appear competitive and that project contingencies may free district bond funds for other priorities. No formal action was taken; the items will return for approval at a future meeting.
