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Board awards Parrish playground site-work to Terra Pro Excavating for $149,978; full project at $506,620
Summary
The board authorized awarding the Parrish playground site-work contract to Terra Pro Excavating LLC for $149,978; the meeting record states the full project totals $506,620 and will be funded from capital projects revenue.
The Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Board of Education voted May 21, 2026 to award the Parrish playground site-work contract to Terra Pro Excavating LLC for $149,978. John Major moved to approve the bid and Tangela Oliver seconded; the roll call vote was unanimous.
Chief School Business Official Janiece Blake reported two responsive bids were received (Terra Pro Excavating at $149,978 and Samron Midwest Contracting at $497,850), that the architect reviewed qualifications and conducted post-bid interviews, and recommended Terra Pro. Blake’s report listed the total project cost as $506,620 and stated it will be funded from capital projects revenue.
The board recorded no abstentions or opposing votes. Board materials indicate demolition, regrading and installation of mulch (base bid) are included in the site-work; the equipment purchase and installation steps are referenced as part of the overall project planning.
