Kent Gillion, of Weigand Construction Inc., and Dr. Brandon Penrod organize envelops of bids. Photo by Marissa Sweatland.

By Marissa Sweatland
InkFreeNews

SYRACUSE — The performing arts center is slowly coming to fruition for the Wawasee Community School Corporation. The corporation held a phase one bid opening Monday, May 6 in the new Professional Learning Center, 801 S. Sycamore St, Syracuse.

The bids were placed by pre-qualified contractors for the work and supply of materials for the Wawasee High School performing arts center and CTE renovations.

“The general description of Bid Phase #1 is ‘Make Ready Work’ with classroom renovations, utility relocation and building demolition,” Dr. Penrod explained.

The scope of work varies from bid package to bid package. Bids were placed for masonry; general trades; metal stud, gyp board, ceiling installation; resilient flooring; painting; fire protection; mechanical; electrical; earthwork and site utilities.

The bid opening was led by Dr. Brandon Penrod, CFO for the corporation. Superintendent Dr. Steve Troyer and Wawasee High School principal Geoff Walmer were also in attendance. The bids received were for phase one, second phase will be coming out to bid in August or September. The bids are under advisement of Weigand Construction and Wawasee School Corporation.

Among the bids received were:

·On bid package #04-1, Weigand Construction bid a base of $60,800 with alternate one of plus $1,000 and alternate two of plus $88,800.

·On bid package #06-1, Weigand Construction bid a base of $183,600 with alternate one of plus $2,000 and alternate two of plus $20,000.

· On a combination bid for bid package #9-1 and #9-3, Collector Interior Systems bid a base of $120,500 with alternate one of plus $2,000 and no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #09-1, Collector Interior Systems bid a base of $84,000 with alternate one of plus $2,000 and no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #09-1, Jack Laurie Floors bid a base of $52,000 with alternate one of plus $780 and no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #09-1, Rosema Construction bid a base of $62,000 with alternate one of plus $1,000 and no change to alternate two.

·On a combination bid for bid packages #09-1, #09-2 and #09-3, Jack Laurie Floors bid a base of $78,695 with alternate one of plus $1,180 and no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #09-2, Jack Laurie Floors bid a base of $21,100 with alternate one of plus $350 and no change to alternate two.

· On bid package #09-2, Tile Interiors bid a base of $21,400 with alternate one of plus $900 and no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #09-3, Midwest Painting bid a base of $13,420 with no change to alternate one or two.

·On bid package #09-3, BZW Master Painters bid a base of $20,120 with alternate one of plus $504 and no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #09-3, Complete Drywall and Texture bid a base of $15,630 with alternate one of plus $469 and no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #09-3, Jack Laurie Floors bid a base of $15,930 with alternate one of plus $240 and no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #09-3, Hanna Brothers Drywall and Painting bid a base of $20,000 with alternate one of plus $250 and no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #21-1, Shambaugh and Sons bid a base of $16,695 with alternate one of plus $250 and no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #21-1, F.E. Moran bid a base of $10,450 with alternate one of plus $50 and no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #23-1, Core Mechanical bid a base of $149,715 with alternate one of plus $1,300 with no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #23-1, Mechanical Services bid a base of $83,547 with alternate one of plus $2,506 with no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #26-1, Gaylor Electric bid a base of $154,000 with alternate one of plus $3,080 with no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #26-1, Kissinger Electric bid a base of $159,895 with alternate one of +$1,450 and no change to alternate two.

·On bid package #31-1, G&G Hauling and Excavating bid a base of $802,661.09 with alternate one of plus $11,633 and alternate two of plus $2,161.90.