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Hawkins County board approves lease for Clinch Volunteer Fire Department and accepts $57,300 low bid
Summary
The board approved a ground‑lease with Clinch Volunteer Fire Department and accepted the low bid from Appalachian Metal ($57,300) to build a station on Clinch School property; the county commission will reimburse half the cost, and staff noted site work and concrete are included in the bid package.
The Hawkins County Board of Education approved a ground‑lease agreement with the Clinch Volunteer Fire Department that will allow the department to place a building on a portion of Clinch School property, and the board accepted the low construction bid of $57,300 from Appalachian Metal.
District staff reported two bids: Advanced Structures at $144,580 and Appalachian Metal at $57,300, and recommended awarding to Appalachian Metal. An administrator said the lower bid includes the concrete slab and rebar and that the fire department will handle some site preparation and later reimbursing the district for half the cost.
A board member asked whether the lower bid included gravel and stubbed utilities; staff said the fire department would take care of some site grading and the district would perform site preparation and electrical work. The district clarified that the expense would not come from the 2627 operational budget but would be pulled from the current building budget and that the county commission will reimburse half the amount.
The board moved and seconded the lease approval and the bid acceptance and then voted, with no recorded opposition, to approve both items. One board member and community representatives praised the Clinch Fire Department for its service and the expected safety benefits for the school and community.
The board did not specify a contractor start date during the meeting; staff said the department will coordinate with the selected contractor on scheduling and that a plat survey showing the building location is available for review.
The motion to accept the $57,300 bid passed and the lease was approved; staff said the department will reimburse half the cost and the district will budget the transaction so it appears in the proper fiscal period.
