Board previews roofing bid packages and stadium redesign as capital work ramps up

Building and grounds staff told the Ralston board on Nov. 10 that the district is preparing five separate roofing bid packages—Meadows, Wildwood, a high‑school wing, a middle‑school tear‑off and a refurbishment package—and plans staggered bid openings beginning in January to encourage competitive pricing.

A stadium phase‑2 rendering for a combined press box, concessions and restrooms was shown; home‑side capacity was estimated near 1,100 seats with visitor side capacity of roughly 650–700. Staff said the plan reduces above‑ground circulation and improves accessibility with plazas and lower bowl seating. Bid advertisements were published and a pre‑bid meeting was scheduled in mid‑November for the stadium package; roofing work would be scheduled for the summer, with potential earlier work on stadium components.

Special building fund balances were discussed: staff reported about $16.6 million before recent bills, with roughly $3 million still obligated and a goal to finish near $5 million after completing roofing work and phase‑2 projects.

Why it matters: The proposed work addresses long‑term facility durability and accessibility, and the phased bidding strategy seeks to get more competitive pricing and manage contractor availability.

Next steps: walk‑throughs on Nov. 26, staggered bid openings, pre‑bid meeting on Nov. 18 for the phase‑2 stadium work and anticipated board approval of selected bids in January.