• Construction team presented updates to the Board of Education at the Nov. 10, 2020 Work session
• Total bond for project: $8,482,000
• Design has not changed. Project is on time and expected to be completed within the budget.

Update 11-10-20 South Mebane Elem School Bond Project

Roof replacement on the K wing is 90% complete. Roof on the existing kitchen is expected to be complete 11-20,2020. Demolition of the existing kitchen has been completed. There is a plan to be ready to serve food if students return to school before the new kitchen is complete. Foundation footings for a connector building are expected to be completed 11-11-20.

This week, safety fencing has been installed, construction equipment was delivered to the site, paving commenced for a new bus loop and clearing / grading began for the new 12 classroom addition including more parking.

• Bid opening was July 22, 2020 at 3pm
• 12 General Contractors participated
• Morris-Berg conducted the bid opening
• Base bid range from $6,132,000 - $7,484,300
• Frank L. Blum Construction presented lowest base bid as well as total bid to include all alternates ($6,379,000)
• Bond Money Breakdown
  • Total bond for project: $8,482,000
  • Design Services, Owner Contingency, Material Testing: $1,982,880
• Project Funds: $6,500,000
• Currently in final contract negotiations and planning to submit to the Board of Education an construction contract for Frank L. Blum Construction Company for $6,379,000 on August 11, 2020

Edited: The S. Mebane Elementary School project's timeline may be modified with a bond sale moved to Spring 2021.

Morris Berg Architects presented updated additions and renovation information for South Mebane Elementary to the Board of Education at their March 10, 2020 Work Session.

The first community meeting for South Mebane Elementary will be held in the cafeteria on March 26. Input will be incorporated into the planning for the renovations.

The Southern High School and South Mebane Elementary School projects are on-schedule for a September 2020 bond sale when they are expecting to have construction documents in-hand. No delays or price changes have occurred at the present time.

Morris-Berg Architects Presentation to the ABSS Board 

An RFQ has been posted for geotechnical studies at seven campuses receiving renovations. These include: Western High School, Eastern High School, Graham High School, Cummings High School, Williams High School, Pleasant Grove Elementary, and South Mebane Elementary. RFQs are due by November 8.

On June 18, 2019, the ABSS Board of Education approved Morris-Berg Architects from Charlotte to do the renovations and additions for South Mebane Elementary School, Graham High School, and Cummings High School. Since then the architects have been provided with blueprints, but no further action has been taken.

An initial evaluation was conducted including cost projections, and ABSS is currently working to decide which options to include.

The ABSS architect/designer selection process began last November when ABSS posted the RFQ (Request for Quotes) and scheduled school visits for early December. By the January 7, 2019 deadline, ABSS received 24 architect/designers submissions for renovation projects and 13 submissions for the new high school. The selection process also included two rounds of interviews with an internal committee and a stakeholder committee.

At the June 18, 2019 ABSS Board of Education Meeting, staff recommended Morris-Berg Architects from Charlotte do the renovations and additions for South Mebane Elementary School, Graham High School, and Cummings High School.

Morris-Berg Architects will provide the following services: sealed architectural, structural, M.E.P. and FP plans, sealed civil and landscape design, owner assistance with bidding, owner/contractor assistance with permits, and project observation during construction. The estimated design costs are as follows: South Mebane Elementary School for $585,000, Graham High School for $555,750, and Cummings High School for $765,000.

The ABSS Board of Education approved all staff recommendations for architect/designers for school bond projects.