The Hermiston School District Board of Education has authorized district administration to enter into contract negotiations with Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company for the Loma Vista Elementary School bond project.
Following the bid opening on March 17, Kirby Nagelhout was the apparent low bid, with a base bid amount of $22,579,000.
The bid timelines for the Rocky Heights and Loma Vista Elementary School projects were staggered to encourage bidding by regional small and medium-sized businesses. Kirby Nagelhout is headquartered in Bend and has a regional office in Pendleton.
Groundbreaking events for the two elementary school projects are scheduled for April 13.
Loma Vista Elementary School (LVES) will also be a new, approximately 73,500 square foot single-story building serving around 600 students in 24 classrooms, a library, gymnasium, multipurpose room, and other spaces. LVES will be located at N.E. 10th Street and East Theater Lane on undeveloped property. Site improvements include two new parking lots with drop off areas, a main entry plaza, a playfield, playground structures, and perimeter fencing.
Construction on the elementary school projects will begin this spring and conclude in the summer of 2022. Businesses interested in available bond project opportunities may contact the Hermiston Plan Center with questions and for further information.
