Minnetonka Schools approves three facility improvement bids
The Minnetonka Public Schools board unanimously approved three construction bids on September 5 to upgrade aging systems and facilities across the district, with all projects coming in at or below budget estimates.
The school board moved forward with facility improvements totaling over $2 million, approving bids for window replacement at Deep Haven Elementary, HVAC upgrades at Excelsior Elementary, and boiler room work at Minnetonka Middle School West.
For the Deep Haven window replacement project, the board initially received a low bid from CM Construction but rejected it as non-compliant with specifications. The board instead approved a bid from Daring Pearson Group for $1,111,000, which was slightly above the individual project estimate but fits within the overall budget for the district's fiscal year 2027 capital projects. "In aggregate we are under budget estimate overall for this particular FY27 set of jobs that we're bidding out," said Paul Bourgeois, who presented the bids.
At Excelsior Elementary, the board approved CM Construction's bid of $242,000 to replace HVAC systems in the school's 1958-built cafeteria gymnasium—significantly below the $375,000 budget estimate. The third project involves replacing 1964-era boiler room components at Minnetonka Middle School West. The board approved Northland Mechanical Contractors' bid of $636,900, which came in $113,100 under the $750,000 budget estimate. This work mirrors a similar project completed last year at Minnetonka Middle School East and is designed to improve energy efficiency and system capacity.
All three bids passed unanimously. The projects represent the district's ongoing effort to maintain and upgrade its aging school infrastructure. District officials noted that the boiler room work at the middle school is intended to complement potential future bond referendum initiatives, suggesting the district may seek voter approval for additional facility improvements down the road.
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Votes (3)
Acceptance of bid for Deep Haven Window Replacement (Summer 2026)
Moved by Dan [29:56] · Seconded by Unknown [30:00]
The initial low bid from CM Construction was identified as non-spec and subsequently withdrawn. The board then considered the next lowest bid from Daring Pearson Group. The project is part of a larger set of jobs for FY27, with the aggregate costs projected to be under budget despite this particular bid being slightly over its estimate.
Acceptance of bid for replacement of gymnasium HVAC at Excelsier Elementary School
Moved by Megan [30:26] · Seconded by Chris [30:30]
This item concerned the replacement of HVAC systems in the 1958-built cafeteria gym at Excelsior Elementary School. CM Construction, which had issues with the previous bid, submitted a significantly lower bid for this project, well under the budget estimate.
Acceptance of bid for boiler room component replacement at Minnitankka Middle School West
Moved by Dan [31:26] · Seconded by Sally [31:30]
The project involves replacing 1964-era boiler room components at Minnetonka Middle School West, aiming for energy efficiency and capacity improvements, similar to a prior project at Minnetonka Middle School East. The approved bid was below the budget estimate and is intended to complement future bond referendum initiatives.
Notable Quotes (5)
what we have before us here is the acceptance of bid uh replacement for Windows at Deep Haven Elementary School. And we actually opened bids on Tuesday the 26th. And at that time, we had a a low bid that turned out to be a non-spec bid uh from CM Construction.
we are uh allowing them to back out and look recommending accepting the bid of Daring Pearson Group in the amount of $1,111,000. uh it's slightly over the budget estimate but what you'll notice even just among these three and also what we've accepted so far previously is that in aggregate we are uh under budget estimate overall for this particular uh FY27 set of of u jobs that we're we're bidding out.
This next item is acceptance of bid for replacement of gymnasium HVAC at Excelsier Elementary School. This is to replace the uh um HVAC systems in the 1958 built cafeteria gym at Alexels Elementary School. Uh the budget estimate was $375,000 and the low bid in this case is actually CM Construction in the amount of $242,000.
Uh this last item is for acceptance of bid for boiler room component replacement at Minnitankka Middle School West. Uh this is actually duplicating what we did at Minnitankka Middle School East a year ago. Uh in both of those situations, we're replacing a lot of 1964 era components with uh continued energy efficiency improvements, but also capacity improvements.
So, we'd recommend that you'd uh accept the bid of Northland Mechanical Contractors in the amount of 636, uh 900, which is below the budget estimate of $750,000.
Ordinances & Resolutions (9)
Award earned by Minnetonka Public Schools from the Association of School Business Officials for 30 consecutive years.
13 national awards earned by the district's communications team for outstanding work.
Musical presented by Minnetonka Theater, earning several state spotlight awards.
Campaign promoting safe and responsible gun storage, in collaboration with local sheriffs.
Selected Tier 1 social-emotional learning curriculum launched district-wide in fall 2025.
Key part of Minnetonka's SEL efforts for over a decade, complementing Character Strong.
Specific program within the Character Strong curriculum focusing on character traits.
New middle school program providing core SEL instruction and fostering belonging.
High school program focusing on academic success pillars (Be respectful, Be present, Be connected, Be prepared) and developmental relationships.
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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Update
Deep Haven Elementary Window Replacement Bid
Excelsior Elementary Gymnasium HVAC Replacement Bid
Minnetonka Middle School West Boiler Room Component Replacement Bid
High School Cell Phone Policy Update
Be Smart Campaign for Gun Safety
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