FPS

Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue 

Bond Issue Update

Fremont, Neb. – (Oct. 11, 2022)  Fremont Public Schools continues to move forward with plans for the $123 million bond issue that was passed by citizens in September 2021. FPS meets with the BVH Design Team weekly, updating the Board of Education monthly, and updating the Board of Education Facilities Committee monthly. 

High School / CTE Project Update:

The geothermal wellfield installation work is in progress at the high school and is scheduled to continue through the end of this year. The Al Bahe gym bleacher replacement still has an anticipated replacement timeframe of Spring 2023. Bids for the early site package for various exterior improvements have been received and the scopes of that work are being vetted by Hausmann Construction. The design team will continue to develop the final construction drawings through October. Final bidding for the project will take place in the month of November. Initial exterior site construction is scheduled to commence later this year.

Washington, Howard, and Clarmar Elementary Project Update: 

Construction Bid has been approved for the three Elementary Projects. Contracting, preconstruction, and permitting is ongoing. Site Construction expected within the next month. Site planning at Deer Pointe development is ongoing with City of Fremont coordination happening for final platting. Site Package Bidding Package expected first part of next year. 

Milliken Park Elementary Project Update:

The interior build-out of the Phase 1 Classrooms and Administration areas continues with rough-ins nearing completion, and wall insulation and gypsum board install starting.  New curbs have been installed for new rooftop mechanical equipment.  New dedicated water service installed for new fire sprinklers.  Construction will extend through December 2023 over multiple phases allowing use of the building during construction.

Lenihan Project Update:

DR Anderson started interior demolition of selective ceilings and finishes.  Shop drawing review and material procurement currently in process, including mechanical equipment and exterior storefront windows.  Construction is expected to be complete in July of 2023.

Bell Field Elementary Project Update: 

The Phase 1 roof repair project has been completed. Phase 1 project close-out is in progress. Design work for the Phase 2 interior work is in progress in anticipation of Bidding in December 2022 or January 2023. Interior construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023.

Linden Elementary Project Update: 

Design work is in progress in anticipation of Bidding in January-February of 2023. Construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023.

Johnson Crossing Academic Center Project Update: 

Design work is in progress in anticipation of Bidding in January-February of 2023. Construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023.

To view the presentation given at the Board of Education meeting, with preliminary designs, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11NSIqZMejqx4EIrwSApA_DNVKEKmSZSZ/view?usp=sharing 

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