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Board awards custodial contracts across district after competitive bidding
Summary
The board approved custodial service contracts for three district schools: Visible Difference for Stage Barn Middle School (~$183,216), Loose Ends for Piedmont Valley Elementary (~$168,000), and 605 Ultimate Cleaners for Sturgis Elementary (~$145,000). Business manager explained wage assumptions and hours informing the evaluations.
The board approved three custodial contracts after reviewing bids and staffing assumptions. Business manager Brett Burdett presented the vetting summary: Stage Barn Middle School's contract with Visible Difference was recommended at about $183,216 (a roughly 9% increase over last year), Piedmont Valley's full‑service bid with Loose Ends was recommended at about $168,000 (a larger year‑to‑year increase but evaluated as appropriate for full day/night service), and Sturgis Elementary's award to 605 Ultimate Cleaners was recommended at about $145,000.
Burdett explained the district calculates comparative cost by modeling the district's internal cost to staff custodians (e.g., $20/hour baseline, benefits and payroll burden producing a per‑position annual cost near $54,944) and comparing vendors' proposed hours and staffing plans. The board discussed the potential complications of transition months and asked administration to consider a one‑month contract amendment to ease handoffs; administration said principals supported transitioning and that they would bring amendment language back if both parties agree. All three motions passed by voice vote.
