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District awards asbestos‑removal and life‑safety door contracts for summer work
Summary
The board approved a $39,410 asbestos‑removal contract for North Campus with CEC Environmental and a $766,700 contract to Toro Construction for 2026 life‑safety door replacements (85 doors this summer; 236 openings planned over four years). Trustees questioned oversight and bid ranges; staff said a district asbestos consultant will be on site.
The Lyons Twp HSD 204 Board approved two facility contracts on Tuesday: an asbestos‑removal contract for the next phase of North Campus HVAC renovation and a life‑safety door‑replacement contract for summer 2026.
Facilities staff reported multiple bids for the asbestos work and said low bidder CEC Environmental submitted $39,410. When trustees asked about how much asbestos remains and oversight, staff said the district obtains required reports, and a district‑employed asbestos consultant will be on site while work is completed. A trustee noted the wide bid range and stressed the importance of oversight beyond price; staff said reference checks for the recommended bidder were “very positive.” The board approved the asbestos contract by roll call.
On the life‑safety door project, staff and DLA Architects described a multi‑year plan to replace door hardware and move floor‑mounted hold‑opens to wall or internal mounts to remove trip hazards at 236 openings districtwide. For summer 2026 the recommended award to Toro Construction covers roughly 85 openings (including alternates) and carries a contract value of $766,700; staff said alternates were included to take advantage of concurrent mechanical work and on‑site electricians. The architects explained that some alternates were higher‑end electronic doors and that inclusion now could reduce future costs because contractors and trade crews will already be on site. Trustees clarified the B/C/A life‑safety priority levels and confirmed most work in this package falls in the B category (work planned within a five‑year timeframe). The board approved awarding the life‑safety door contract to Toro Construction.
Quote: “Our district employs a separate asbestos consultant who is on site at all times while the work is being completed,” staff said in response to trustee questions about oversight.
Why it matters: The asbestos work is prerequisite to completing the HVAC renovation. The door replacements address life‑safety and trip hazards and are part of a phased capital plan; the cost will be part of the district’s capital outlay and project planning.
Next steps: Contracts will be finalized and staff will coordinate scheduling to meet the district’s summer completion goals; staff said substantial completion is planned for the week before students return.
