USD116 BOE Update: Dec. 14, 2021

Scot Wachter with IGW Architecture gave an update on the Thomas Paine Expansion

Renovation Project. The bid process has been completed and construction bids significantly

exceeded the cost estimates previously shared with the Board. COVID has impacted the cost of construction materials. The base bid was almost 25 percent over what was estimated.

The project costs were discussed and alternate projects were reviewed.

• Total project cost with alternates (see image below) was estimated at $15,972,565 and the lowest bid came in at $19,368,373.
• The total project cost with no alternates was estimated at $15,972,565 and the lowest bid came in at $17,819.120 (see second image below).

Watch the presentation and board comments here: Dec. 14, 2021 BOE Meeting

12.5 Thomas Paine Elementary Renovation Bid

The Director of Facilities Services will request approval to award the bid to Broeren Russo Builders, Inc. in the amount of their base bid proposal of $14,700,000, plus any alternates.

Base Bid APPROVED along with alternates 1-7 (unanimous "yes" vote)

• December 17: Institute Day (No School)

• December 20-31: Winter Break

• January 3: Classes resume

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