Hermiston School District will release invitations to bid on the elementary school bond projects in February.
Rocky Heights Elementary School bid documents will be released Feb. 3, and bid documents for Loma Vista Elementary School will be released Feb. 15.
Throughout the projects, HSD hopes to strengthen and build the local economy and community. Thus, the bid process for the two sites is staggered to encourage bidding by regional small and medium-sized businesses.
“Thank you, Hermiston voters, for the consistent support of our students,” said Dr. Tricia Mooney, superintendent of schools. “Hermiston School District strives to be a good community partner. With independent review by the Bond Oversight Committee, HSD ensures appropriate use of your tax dollars throughout the implementation of the bond projects you approved in November 2019.”
Rocky Heights Elementary School (RHES) will be a new, single-story building that will replace the existing structure in the same location. At about 73,500 square feet, the new school will serve approximately 600 students, with 24 classrooms, a library, gymnasium, multipurpose room, and other spaces. Work will include demolition of the existing RHES at Standard Avenue and Seventh Street, and site improvements will include two new parking lots with drop off areas, a main entry plaza, two new playfields, playground structures, and new perimeter fencing.
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 bidding, should call the Hermiston Plan Center with questions and for further information.
well this is a good one, aside form Amazon stealing everyones employees in the area… along with a new 169,000 sq ft distribution center… alonmg with who knows what else… who is going to build these new schools and how much will it cost now????? all good questions.
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