Ogden board approves resolution to seek bids and set public hearing for $3 million elementary project

The Ogden Community School District Board approved a resolution to publish competitive bids and set a public hearing for an elementary school construction project with an estimated cost near $3 million. Staff presented revised plans that keep the core scope from earlier drafts while reconfiguring some first-grade and upper elementary classroom groupings to avoid adding new lockers and to maximize existing space.

Presenters Michelle and Jesse told the board the work will include main-level renovations and interior reconfigurations, with finishing details (elevations and ceiling work) largely finalized. They said the summer phase will be part of a single contract and indicated a target completion late in August. Staff said bids will open July 21 at 2:00 p.m., and the board will hold a special meeting and public hearing on the project on July 27 at 6:00 p.m.

A board member moved to approve the resolution that (1) tentatively approves plan specifications and form of contract, (2) sets an estimated total project cost, (3) sets the time and place for a public hearing, and (4) authorizes posting a notice seeking competitive bids. The motion carried; members who were recorded as voting in favor on the record include Taylor, Britain and Merit; the transcript did not provide a complete roll-call tally.

Next steps outlined by staff include issuing the bid documents and returning to the board at the July 27 meeting to accept and act on bids. No contract award was made at this meeting.