Administration recommends $2.61 million site‑work award to Horste Excavating for campus master plan phase two

The administration recommended that the board approve phase two of the campus master plan site work to Horste Excavating, identified as the low responsive bidder, for $2,612,291.77.

Mr. Charles, Director of Facilities, summarized the scope: clearing a bioswale and dirt mound for a maintenance shop and food‑service building, extending the Landis Run driveway to add a through lane, creating a side pull‑off that links to the parent drop‑off loop, and installing an overflow parking area west of the new lot for events and PTO activities. Mr. Charles said the project was released for public bid with invitations to 11 contractors and three formal bids received.

Steve Gergley of Harbor Engineering attended to answer technical questions. Board members noted the work was planned and budgeted and asked procedural questions; administration said the recommendation will be brought to the April 16 voting session for final approval.