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Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue 

Bond Issue Update

Fremont, Neb. – (Apr. 21, 2023)  The Design work and Bidding of all projects has been completed. The Design Team is meeting with the School District Administrative Team on an as-needed basis, updating the Board of Education monthly, and updating the Board of Education Facilities Committee monthly. OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) Meetings are held at each project site bi-monthly.

High School / CTE Project Update:

CTE site setup/demo is in progress. Footings and underground rough-ins are underway. Phase 1 of the project in area D & E is proceeding nicely and on track to be completed on schedule. Phase 2 rough-ins are near completion. 

Washington, Howard, and Clarmar Elementary Project Update: 

Steel, CMU, and exterior enclosure work is in progress at Howard Elementary. Underground utilities, foundations and masonry block walls are underway at Washington Elementary. Geothermal well field work is in the planning phases. Deer Pointe Elementary site work is ongoing.

Milliken Park Elementary Project Update:

Construction at Phase 1 and 3 classrooms and new administration is complete and the areas are now occupied.  Phase 2 construction at the east classroom pod is nearing completion with final install of finishes and city inspections.  Upon completion, Cheever Construction is planning to progress into phase 4 areas, i.e. locker rooms, existing administrative offices, and the music room.  Once students leave for summer break, phase 5 work in the commons, gymnasium and special education classrooms will commence.  Substantial completion is targeted for September 2023.

Lenihan Learning Center Project Update:

The new fluid cooler and platform structure has been set in place, and DR Anderson will be scheduling start up procedures with the mechanical contractor soon.  Rough-ins for new mechanical, electrical, and hydronic piping are complete, and all new window frames have been installed.  In the shop area of the building, removal and infill of the existing skylights is in process along with replacement of roof membrane and board insulation.   New light fixtures and ceiling grid materials are being installed.  Second floor is receiving new paint on the walls.  Construction is expected to be complete in July of 2023.

Bell Field Elementary Project Update: 

Bids were received on January 26th, 2023 and were presented to the BOE for approval on February 13th 2023. The bid submitted by Cheever Construction was approved. Project planning and scheduling is in progress. The  Interior construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023. Construction is expected to be complete in August of 2024.

Linden Elementary Project Update: 

Bids were received on March 30th, 2023 and were presented to the BOE for approval on April 10th, 2023. The bid submitted by Cheever Construction was approved. A Pre-Construction meeting will be held in April. Construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023. Construction is expected to be complete in August of 2024.

Johnson Crossing Academic Center Project Update: 

Bids were received on March 23rd, 2023 and were presented to the BOE for approval on April 10th, 2023. The bid submitted by Scheele-Kayton Construction was approved. A Pre-Construction meeting will be held in April. Construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023. Construction is expected to be complete in August of 2024.

To view the presentation given at the Board of Education meeting, with preliminary designs, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w0qPRwqjK94Au57zlUMrqXahV3JRly8S/view?usp=share_link 

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