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Huron Valley board approves $58.1 million bid pack for new White Lake Middle School, moves ahead on related construction and purchases
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Summary
The Huron Valley Schools Board of Education approved multiple construction and procurement items, including bid pack 2402 for a new White Lake Middle School reported at $58,108,002, a furniture package for White Lake and phase‑2 temperature controls at Lakeland and Milford high schools. Votes were unanimous.
The Huron Valley Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve several construction and procurement items, most notably bid pack 2402 — the contract package for the new White Lake Middle School — presented to the board with a total of $58,108,002, which staff said included a 10% contingency and general contracting fees.
Administration described a multi‑stage vetting and procurement process led by the district’s business office in partnership with Clark Construction and TMP architects. Assistant Superintendent of Business Jeffrey Van Goghten told the board the district seeks the "lowest responsible and responsive bidder" after reviewing safety ratings, financial standing and past performance.
Board members repeatedly thanked staff, consultants and construction partners for their work. One board member said the approval was a milestone after years of discussion and community engagement, and another noted the packet represents countywide coordination on educational specifications and parity between middle‑school buildings.
Votes at a glance: • Bid pack 2402 (new White Lake Middle School, exhibit C): approved by roll‑call vote (unanimous) — bid total presented as $58,108,002 (includes contingencies and general contractor fees). • White Lake Middle School phase 1 furniture package: approved by roll‑call vote (unanimous). • Bid pack 2403 (Lakeland High School & Milford High School phase 2 temperature controls): approved by roll‑call vote (unanimous).
Administrators said construction is already underway at the White Lake site (footings in; north side topsoil removed) and a groundbreaking was scheduled for May 18. Staff told the board they will continue to monitor the project schedule and supply chain and report back to the finance and operations committee as work progresses.
The board’s approval allows administration to finalize vendor contracts and move forward with procurement and construction activities related to the work approved tonight.
