Walled Lake board approves $27.18 million contract package for Western High School phase 3

The Walled Lake Consolidated Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve entering into standard owner–contractor agreements for phase 3 of Western High School and to remodel the Outdoor Education Center caretaker’s house, accepting a total award recommendation of $27,181,916.25.

Assistant Superintendent/Administrator (presenting the recommendation) summarized the procurement and said the total award includes base bids for each trade, recommended alternatives and contingencies. Board member Mr. Siegler moved the motion; the motion carried by voice vote, 7–0.

The board did not discuss line‑by‑line bid details at the public meeting beyond the total recommended award. The administration said recommended awards include construction contingency, fees and costs and that the project team vetted mandatory and voluntary alternatives.

Next steps: the administration will finalize agreements and proceed with contracting and construction scheduling. No contract signatures or dates were read into the public record at the meeting.