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BFA CONSTRUCTION
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The Project Plan
Timeline
Subject to change (updated 2/2/24)
Month | Activity | Details |
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February 2024 | Project Bid | Final drawings and specs will be sent to pre-qualified contractors |
March 2024 | Contractors prepare bids for submittal | Four contractors were prequalified to bid |
April 2024 | Bids due April 3 Ground Breaking Construction begins on Elementary & Wood Wing Buildings | Bids will be received and a contract will be awarded UPDATE: Bid awarded to DEW Construction. Construction will begin on the exterior additions to minimize disruption as the school year ends Drop off and pick up for elementary students will change |
June 2024 | Construction begins on Main Office, Library, Elementary School Halls and Classrooms, Middle School and High School Hallways Campus will be closed to all students and staff for the entire summer | Main Office/Entryway: New construction including re-grading of parking area Library: Sprinklers, lights, ceiling tiles, new entry, new bathroom, rearrangement of shelves Elementary School: Hallways and classrooms will have sprinklers installed as well as new lights and ceiling tiles Middle and High School Hallways: Ceiling tiles removed, new sprinkler infrastructure installed |
August 2024 | Elementary Classroom Updates Complete Middle and High School Hall Work Complete Work continues on additions | Students will be able to access all classrooms for the start of school New drop off and pick up for Middle School and High School |
November 2024 | Library Updates Complete | Once the library portion is complete, it will remain open throughout the rest of the construction (including Summer 2025) |
February Break 2025 | Addition Projects Complete | Elementary classrooms will move out of lower HS hallway New Wood Wing classrooms will be available |
March 2025 | Work begins on HS Science Labs. Band & Chorus Space, & Locker Rooms | Classes will be relocated to new and alternate spaces for the remainder of the year |
April 2025 | Admin Offices and Entry Complete | New Middle / High School entrance will open Administration will occupy new office space |
Summer 2025 | Finish High School and Middle School Campus will be closed to all students and staff for the entire summer Community Library Open | Sprinklers, ceiling tiles and lights in all classrooms Reconfigure MS and HS classroom spaces New flooring in Wood wing Elevator installation |
August 2025 | Classrooms ready for students and staff | |
Fall 2025 | Project Completion |
"Before" Photos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Question | Answer |
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When does the project start? | Groundbreaking will be sometime in April. The architects have been working with the administration since the bond was approved to finalize the design so it is ready for contractors to bid. |
Has the contract been awarded? | The contract for construction has been awarded to DEW Construction. They submitted the lowest bid. Their bid was also within our budget. |
What if we go over budget? | The cost of the project cannot exceed the amount approved by voters. Decisions will be made along the way to reduce costs as needed to stay within the budget. |
What is the Bond Repayment Schedule? | The schedule for repayment can be found here. Each school year, we will make two payments. For example, in 2024-25 (FY25), we will make a payment on 11/1/24 and 5/1/25. The total of these two payments is the amount reflected in the budget for that year. The largest payment is in FY26 (the 11/1/25 and 5/1/26 payment total). |
Why does the library have to close? | The library area will be surrounded by construction projects during the summer of 2024 so it would not be safe to access by staff or patrons. The original work plan had the library closed during Summer 2024 with actual library updates occurring during the summer of 2025. The architects redesigned the work plan so that all work needed in the library would be completed during the summer of 2024. After discussion with library staff and trustees, it was decided that the best approach was for the library to close from June through the end of October 2024. The library will be upgraded with a new sprinkler system, new lights and ceiling tiles, a new entry door, and a bathroom remodel during this time. The library is seeking alternatives to provide programming and book access during the closure. While the closure is certainly an inconvenience for community patrons, all parties agreed that this plan was better than the possibility of closing for two summers. |
How do I ask a question? | Send an email to bfaconstruction@fwsu.org |