Board awards $15,000 contract for ADA crosswalk near PRHS to improve student safety
March 10, 2026 | RSU 16, School Districts, Maine
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The board reviewed bids for a proposed ADA-compliant pedestrian crosswalk on Route 26 near the middle/high school to provide a safer route to nearby businesses and off-campus amenities.
Operations staff explained the scope (curb cuts, asphalt landing, detectable warning plates, concrete sign bases, installation of district-supplied signposts and solar flashers) and noted fundraising progress from a student project (Ava) plus a $7,500 contribution from the town of Poland. Five sealed bids were opened; JPac Pratt Construction submitted the lowest responsive bid at $15,000 and the operations team recommended awarding the work to that contractor.
Board members asked why JPac Pratt's bid was substantially lower than others; staff explained sealed bids produce variance and recommended the low responsive bid be accepted. The board unanimously approved moving forward with the recommended contractor and agreed to cover any remaining local cost from operations budget and community fundraising.
Next steps: contract award and scheduling of installation before the school year's end, coordinating with town public works where required.
Operations staff explained the scope (curb cuts, asphalt landing, detectable warning plates, concrete sign bases, installation of district-supplied signposts and solar flashers) and noted fundraising progress from a student project (Ava) plus a $7,500 contribution from the town of Poland. Five sealed bids were opened; JPac Pratt Construction submitted the lowest responsive bid at $15,000 and the operations team recommended awarding the work to that contractor.
Board members asked why JPac Pratt's bid was substantially lower than others; staff explained sealed bids produce variance and recommended the low responsive bid be accepted. The board unanimously approved moving forward with the recommended contractor and agreed to cover any remaining local cost from operations budget and community fundraising.
Next steps: contract award and scheduling of installation before the school year's end, coordinating with town public works where required.
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