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Darien District 61 awards $780,000 bid for Mark DeLay piping and restroom upgrades

Darien District #61 Board of Education · January 28, 2025
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Summary

The Darien District 61 Board approved awarding a $780,000 contract to Lo Destro Construction for water-pipe replacement and restroom improvements at Mark DeLay after Studio GC reviewed bids; the board voted unanimously with one absence.

The Darien District #61 Board of Education on Jan. 28 approved awarding the water-pipe replacement and restroom-improvement contract at Mark DeLay to Lo Destro Construction for $780,000. Mrs. Buckels moved the motion and the board voted in favor with six ayes and one absence (Dr. Ramos).

Studio GC, the district’s architect/engineering firm, presented bidding details to the board, noting that 10 companies submitted information and eight formal bids were received. Frank Brendlinger summarized the procurement timeline and responded to board questions before the vote. The board’s approval authorizes district staff to move forward with project contracting and construction scheduling.

The project was discussed during the Facilities segment and was presented as a stand-alone capital improvement. No change orders or funding-source shifts were announced at the meeting; the minutes list the approved contract amount as $780,000.