Manitowoc school board approves summer 2026 referendum project bids after contractor-availability rationale
June 22, 2026 | Manitowoc School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
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The Manitowoc School Board approved bids recommended by CG Schmidt for summer 2026 referendum projects after the district was told contractor availability and schedule efficiency shaped the recommendations.
CG Schmidt representatives told the board they received competitive bids across categories but recommended Bold Construction for the demolition package and a contractor with greater crew availability for the concrete scope. The presenters said the plan will infill the existing pool (using geofoam with a concrete topping) to create a multi-purpose/weightlifting space and convert an existing multi-purpose room into two classrooms.
Board member Christopher Abel moved to approve the bids as recommended; a second was recorded and the motion passed by voice vote. Board members discussed the choice to pick a higher-priced concrete bidder over a lower bidder, and CG Schmidt said the higher-priced firm was more readily available and would reduce schedule risk by limiting contractor changes on site.
Mark Schmidt of CG Schmidt summarized the combined bid outcome, saying the bids came in under the combined estimate overall (the transcript records this as "156 under budget" but does not specify units). He also explained that certain exterior and site scopes were bundled late in the process, which limited bidder turnout for those packages and produced a single local bidder for landscaping and earthwork (Vinton).
CG Schmidt confirmed that work start for the projects is contingent on state approvals and said the team will hold a full coordination meeting with trades to finalize schedules and durations. The presenters stressed that having contractors with available crews and prior experience in the area would help meet the district's timeline for summer work.
Board members thanked the presenters and staff. The board discussed meeting dates and was told the next regular meeting will be July 14. The board then approved a motion to adjourn.
CG Schmidt representatives told the board they received competitive bids across categories but recommended Bold Construction for the demolition package and a contractor with greater crew availability for the concrete scope. The presenters said the plan will infill the existing pool (using geofoam with a concrete topping) to create a multi-purpose/weightlifting space and convert an existing multi-purpose room into two classrooms.
Board member Christopher Abel moved to approve the bids as recommended; a second was recorded and the motion passed by voice vote. Board members discussed the choice to pick a higher-priced concrete bidder over a lower bidder, and CG Schmidt said the higher-priced firm was more readily available and would reduce schedule risk by limiting contractor changes on site.
Mark Schmidt of CG Schmidt summarized the combined bid outcome, saying the bids came in under the combined estimate overall (the transcript records this as "156 under budget" but does not specify units). He also explained that certain exterior and site scopes were bundled late in the process, which limited bidder turnout for those packages and produced a single local bidder for landscaping and earthwork (Vinton).
CG Schmidt confirmed that work start for the projects is contingent on state approvals and said the team will hold a full coordination meeting with trades to finalize schedules and durations. The presenters stressed that having contractors with available crews and prior experience in the area would help meet the district's timeline for summer work.
Board members thanked the presenters and staff. The board discussed meeting dates and was told the next regular meeting will be July 14. The board then approved a motion to adjourn.
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