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Papillion-La Vista board approves $492,000 in generator contracts and $186,000 roof replacement
Summary
The Papillion-La Vista Community Schools Board voted June 22 to award a $492,000 contract for backup generators at six elementary schools and a $186,000 contract to replace the Trumbull Park roof, delegating contract authority to district administrators. Both projects were funded through the 2023 bond program.
The Papillion-La Vista Community Schools Board on June 22 approved two capital contracts tied to the district's 2023 bond program: a $492,000 low bid from Downs Electric for backup generators at six elementary schools, and a $186,000 low bid from Drey Roofing for the Trumbull Park roof replacement.
Administration described the generator project as necessary to provide backup power for network and security equipment during outages and recommended delegating authority to the superintendent or assistant superintendent of business services to sign, execute and manage construction contracts and change orders. The motion to award the generator contract was made by Mr. Madler and seconded by Mr. Bailey. On roll call, the board recorded four yes votes and one abstention (Ms. Butler); the motion carried.
Administrators said Trumbull Park's roof required earlier attention than other bond-funded roofs because of repeated costly repairs. The board approved the Drey Roofing bid after a motion by Mr. Madler and a second from Mr. Bailey; the vote was unanimous.
Votes at a glance: - Generator project (Downs Electric): low bid $492,000; motion to approve and delegate contract authority; mover: Mr. Madler; second: Mr. Bailey; roll call: Yes —1 Mr. Madler, Ms. Wood, Mr. Bailey, Ms. Witt; Abstain —1 Ms. Butler; outcome: approved. - Trumbull Park roof (Drey Roofing): low bid $186,000; motion to approve and delegate contract authority; mover: Mr. Madler; second: Mr. Bailey; roll call: unanimous yes; outcome: approved.
Both projects were presented as part of previously voter-approved 2023 bond work. The board's action included delegations allowing district administrators to finalize contracts, sign change orders and manage payments. No contested protests or public comments on the bids were recorded at the meeting.
The district noted that generator work is intended to maintain network and security equipment during power failures; the Trumbull Park replacement was advanced to avoid further costly repairs. Administrators will proceed with contract execution and return to the board as required under the delegated authority.
The board moved next to additional information items, including a presentation on the district's pulse surveys and a review of a proposed MOU with the Papillion Police Department.
