Schools to see $2 million in work after bids approved

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Bartholomew Consolidated schools approved almost $2 million in bids for various projects last night.

The largest contract was $829,000 to Dunlap Construction for mechanical and electrical improvements at Columbus North High School’s auditorium.

Other projects include:

  • $322,400 in interior renovations at Richards Elementary and Northside Middle schools. The bidder was Poole Group.
  • $426,500 and to HRC Roofing and Sheet Metal for new roofs at Northside, Rockcreek Elementary and Southside Elementary schools.
  • $395,000 to Globe Asphalt for a new track at Columbus East High School.

In March, the school board approved going out to bid on about $12 million in projects to be completed in $2 million chunks. Most of the money for new bonds for the improvements, about $6.7 million, is coming  from bonds that are being paid off.

The remaining projects would be paid for out of a combination of savings from previous projects and an interest refunding program for special bonds the district issued, according to school officials.