Louisa County CTE center on track; board awards structured cabling contract to CRIS Communications for $174,546
May 06, 2026 | LOUISA CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
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Presenters updated the board on progress at the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) center and related finishing work at the middle school. Presenter (speaker 4) showed photos and described major elements: crane arrival for steel erection, a 16-foot main hallway, mezzanine storage above multiple lab spaces, a large culinary arts kitchen that will be subdivided, and footings and pylons prepared for an exterior bridge connector.
Project staff (speaker 9) told the board the middle school project has spent $23,180,977.42 (about 89.17% of its budget) and is roughly 99.63% complete; the CTE building has spent $14,509,120.66 (about 36.94% of its budget) and is about 42.54% complete. He told the board the projects are "under budget, and we are on time."
The board then considered a procurement action to award RFP FY2026-1 for structured cabling in the new CTE building. Presenter (speaker 4) explained the procurement used an RFP and a scoring matrix rather than lowest price alone. She said CRIS Communications — which previously did structured cabling for Jewett Elementary — scored highest on the matrix, met certification requirements (BICSI) for staff, and offered warranty coverage. The recommended contract amount was $174,546.
Board members asked procurement clarifying questions (including the correct spelling "CRIS"). The motion to award the contract was made and seconded and carried by voice vote.
No change orders were reported for the current cycle on the two construction projects. Staff said rooftop AC lifts and secure-connector work are scheduled for the summer and some connector work will be barricaded while crews work but that access will be controlled and students/staff should not be expected to pass through active construction zones during the school year.
The board did not receive new cost-avoidance or contingency requests during the discussion; staff said the RFP included pricing for potential extras so the district can manage add-ons without expecting unbudgeted upcharges.
Project staff (speaker 9) told the board the middle school project has spent $23,180,977.42 (about 89.17% of its budget) and is roughly 99.63% complete; the CTE building has spent $14,509,120.66 (about 36.94% of its budget) and is about 42.54% complete. He told the board the projects are "under budget, and we are on time."
The board then considered a procurement action to award RFP FY2026-1 for structured cabling in the new CTE building. Presenter (speaker 4) explained the procurement used an RFP and a scoring matrix rather than lowest price alone. She said CRIS Communications — which previously did structured cabling for Jewett Elementary — scored highest on the matrix, met certification requirements (BICSI) for staff, and offered warranty coverage. The recommended contract amount was $174,546.
Board members asked procurement clarifying questions (including the correct spelling "CRIS"). The motion to award the contract was made and seconded and carried by voice vote.
No change orders were reported for the current cycle on the two construction projects. Staff said rooftop AC lifts and secure-connector work are scheduled for the summer and some connector work will be barricaded while crews work but that access will be controlled and students/staff should not be expected to pass through active construction zones during the school year.
The board did not receive new cost-avoidance or contingency requests during the discussion; staff said the RFP included pricing for potential extras so the district can manage add-ons without expecting unbudgeted upcharges.
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