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Board members question single bid on 2nd-grade restroom project; ask for more bids, due diligence
Summary
Board discussed the Shanker Construction bid for a 2nd-grade restroom project amid concerns the facility has worsened since a prior walkthrough and that only one bid was received; a board member asked staff to seek additional bids and complete due diligence before approving.
Board members raised procurement and scope concerns on the Shanker Construction bid for a 2nd-grade restroom renovation presented during the consent agenda.
During discussion, board members and staff described progressively worsening bathroom conditions, citing collapsing floors, rusted partitions and broken hinges. "They're actually in worse shape than they were 3 years ago because the partitions and stuff that are in there are unrepairable," a board member (speaker 4) said.
One board member (speaker 1) pressed staff on why only one bid was returned and urged seeking additional contractors before committing funds. "I really think that we're gonna need to... push for some additional bids... try to pursue some other contractor bids and potentially get it on schedule," the board member said.
Staff replied that bid solicitation follows legal requirements and that some contractors may choose not to bid on projects for which they lack interest or capacity. Staff agreed to investigate whether additional bidders can be secured and to provide feedback on timing and cost comparisons.
The record in the provided transcript segments shows discussion and a request to pursue additional bids; it does not include a final board vote or approval of the Shanker Construction bid.
