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Referendum projects move from design to construction; negotiated award announced for Haddon Elementary
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District referendum projects including Hopkins Gym, Tatum addition and several auditorium renovations advanced in design and construction; the district reported a negotiated contract award to Ogrid Construction for Haddon Elementary after prior bids exceeded budget.
The Haddonfield School District received an update on ongoing referendum projects and construction schedules during the board’s meeting. Landon Colliers, who led the referendum presentation, said Hopkins Gym and the Tatum redesign are in the design‑development phase and will be bid together, with a target bid date of July 16 and a planned award on Aug. 20. The district aims to begin footings and foundations in the fall to keep aggressive schedules on track.
Colliers said the cupola replacement project — originally slated for 2028 — is being designed now and will go before the Haddonfield Preservation Commission on June 10. He said mobilization is expected later in the winter with substantial completion targeted for March of the following year.
Projects already in construction include the Hopkins Turf Field, which Colliers said is about 5% complete; permits are in place and preconstruction meetings are scheduled, with a late‑May start for ground work and an August substantial completion estimate. Roofing replacement at Central Elementary and window procurement are also underway as summer jobs.
The presentation included an announcement that the district entered a negotiated procurement process after rebids came in over budget; Colliers said the district has reached agreement with Ogrid Construction for the negotiated bid of Haddon Elementary, allowing that project to move forward. Colliers thanked responsible bidders for participating in the repeated bidding and negotiation process.
Project oversight staff (referred to in the meeting as Rich) gave status reports on four projects: the Haddonfield Middle School auditorium and practice room renovations nearing substantial completion with seats installed and AV commissioning scheduled; interior renovations to the 1890s building at approximately 30% complete; Haddonfield Memorial High School auditorium work beginning; and Central Elementary’s nurses suite and classroom work in preconstruction at roughly 5% complete.
The board did not take a separate vote on the schedule update during the presentation. Officials said visual renderings and additional floor plans will be provided at a future meeting when completed.
