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Phase 1 bids look competitive, MMSD staff say; phase 2 design and public engagement underway
Summary
Facilities staff reported positive bidding for phase 1 referendum schools and said schematic work for phase 2 is underway with public engagement planned; the district expects to present phase 2 drawings in May and hold a groundbreaking ceremony in about three weeks.
Facilities staff updated the board on the district's referendum work: phase 1 contractors are bidding competitively and staff reported some bids have come in lower than earlier pricing exercises, improving the project's budget outlook. Phase 2 schematic drawings are being produced and staff said they will engage community members over coming weeks before bringing designs to the board for review, most likely in May.
"We're seeing some positive news from our bidding standpoint, which should be good for our budget," facilities staff said. Staff described active coordination with the city on site design and noted that initial groundbreaking and earthwork are occurring at the phase 1 sites; the official community groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled shortly after spring break.
Board members asked whether recent declines in material or fuel costs were helping; staff said the market has held steady or softened in some areas and that domestic supply lines are helping, while acknowledging risk in imported items and fuel.
Next steps: staff will continue schematic work and public engagement for phase 2 and pursue a guaranteed maximum price for phase 1 in the coming months.
