Board awards Newport concessions contract, approves major change order and authorizes sale of 10.11‑acre parcel
March 23, 2025 | Bellevue School District, School Districts, Washington
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The Bellevue School District board approved three facility actions after staff briefings and public discussion.
Contract awards and change order: The board approved awarding a construction contract for the Newport High School concessions building to Comer General Contractors for $1,795,000. Board members said the work uses the existing footprint and replaces aging modular concession facilities with a reconfigured structure that includes updated restrooms and concessions spaces. The contract was competitively bid with seven responsive bidders; Comer was the low responsive bidder, district staff said.
The board also approved Change Order 8 for the Newport High School main replacement project to Cornerstone General Contractors in the amount of $710,864.13. District staff said the change order replaces an existing painted siding scope with a maintenance‑free metal cladding and that both actions are covered by the bond project budget; the project has budget capacity for the change.
Parcel sale authorization: After an executive session, the board authorized the district’s executive director of facilities and operations to list parcel number 222405‑9024, an approximately 10.11‑acre wooded site in the Somerset/Westwood Highlands area, for sale. Board members said the site is too steep and lacks feasible access for school construction and that appraisal and feasibility work supported listing the parcel. The board noted any final sale or lease would be acted on in a future open meeting as required by law.
Board comments and next steps: Directors asked staff to continue engaging with the city on permitting timelines for other projects and noted concerns about permit delays and potential cost impacts. Staff said bond funds and project contingencies will cover the approved work and reiterated that the Newport items are bond‑funded and not charged to the general operating fund.
Votes: The motional votes were recorded in open session and approved without recorded dissent.
Contract awards and change order: The board approved awarding a construction contract for the Newport High School concessions building to Comer General Contractors for $1,795,000. Board members said the work uses the existing footprint and replaces aging modular concession facilities with a reconfigured structure that includes updated restrooms and concessions spaces. The contract was competitively bid with seven responsive bidders; Comer was the low responsive bidder, district staff said.
The board also approved Change Order 8 for the Newport High School main replacement project to Cornerstone General Contractors in the amount of $710,864.13. District staff said the change order replaces an existing painted siding scope with a maintenance‑free metal cladding and that both actions are covered by the bond project budget; the project has budget capacity for the change.
Parcel sale authorization: After an executive session, the board authorized the district’s executive director of facilities and operations to list parcel number 222405‑9024, an approximately 10.11‑acre wooded site in the Somerset/Westwood Highlands area, for sale. Board members said the site is too steep and lacks feasible access for school construction and that appraisal and feasibility work supported listing the parcel. The board noted any final sale or lease would be acted on in a future open meeting as required by law.
Board comments and next steps: Directors asked staff to continue engaging with the city on permitting timelines for other projects and noted concerns about permit delays and potential cost impacts. Staff said bond funds and project contingencies will cover the approved work and reiterated that the Newport items are bond‑funded and not charged to the general operating fund.
Votes: The motional votes were recorded in open session and approved without recorded dissent.
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