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Board approves safety/security bids for two schools and amends joint powers agreement with Air Force Base
Summary
The board approved guaranteed maximum prices for Century Elementary and Ben Franklin safety and security upgrades and approved amended language in the joint powers agreement with Grand Forks Air Force Base to clarify site control and responsibilities ahead of construction.
The board’s Finance Committee recommended acceptance of bids for safety and security enhancements and the board approved both items by roll call.
Century Elementary: The board approved a guaranteed maximum price of $406,074 (total project $479,167) for safety and security enhancements; the bid was reported roughly $20,000–$23,000 under estimate and the motion passed by roll call (nine yes, zero no).
Ben Franklin: The board approved a guaranteed maximum price of $535,409 (total project $637,137). The project included an $11,000 allowance for potential footing repairs tying to similar site conditions; the committee recommended acceptance and the board approved the GMP by roll call (nine yes, zero no).
Joint Powers Agreement (District 1 and District 140): The board reviewed amendments to the 2026–2027 Joint Powers Agreement with District 140 (Grand Forks Air Force Base) that further clarified site control and delineated responsibilities for construction and maintenance. Brandon Bombach said the language “articulates” the existing working relationship and provides clarity for OLDCC, the project’s funding partner. The motion to approve the JPA changes passed by roll call (nine yes, zero no).
These actions were routine procurement and intergovernmental agreement approvals tied to the district’s bond program and upcoming construction season.
