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Kent County board approves LED lighting sole‑source, accepts federal single audit and awards Wharton roof contract
Summary
The board approved a sole‑source LED upgrade contract for Kent County High School ($115,817), accepted the 2025 federal single audit with an unmodified opinion, and awarded a Wharton Elementary roof replacement contract to Apex Construction for $1,894,458; votes were taken on each item.
The Board of Education voted on three formal items during the March 9 meeting: a sole‑source LED lighting contract for Kent County High School, acceptance of the district’s 2025 single audit of federal award programs, and a roofing contract for Wharton Elementary School.
LED lighting sole‑source: Staff requested approval of a sole‑source purchase order to finish phase 2 of the LED upgrade at Kent County High School with American Energy Services for $115,817. Staff said remaining funding would come predominantly through the IAC aging schools program and some Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) funds; the board approved the recommendation by voice vote.
Single audit: The district’s annual federal awards audit (covering Title programs, IDEA and federal food service grants) returned an unmodified (clean) opinion. Auditors reported no material noncompliance and no significant internal control findings related to federal grants. The board accepted the single audit report.
Wharton roof contract: Staff reported Garland solicited materials and services proposals and recommended Apex Construction as the low bidder. The recommended award was $1,894,458. Staff said the base bid covers materials and services, includes standard contingencies, and that the district will coordinate work to limit disruption, possibly doing concentrated work over spring break; staff estimated construction might take up to two months. The board approved the contract.
Votes and process: For each item, the administration requested a motion, a motion was made and seconded, and the board voted in favor. The transcript records unanimous or voice votes on these agenda items; vote tallies by name were not always read aloud for each approval.
