Demolishing the Old & Preparing for the New

Demolition continues as the renovation of Quaker Valley Middle School advances. As old pipes and wiring are removed, new pipes and new utility systems are being installed. Walls and stairwells continue to be torn down to make way for the new room configurations and additions to the building.

The district keeps a workflow chart to ensure that each stage and task of the construction is met in a timely manner and to assess whether or not construction is on schedule based on the projected timeline.

“Even though we have had some setbacks such as the asbestos removal, we keep moving the project forward,” Dr. Joseph Marrone, Director of Administrative Services, explained. “Other than some rainy days, the weather has not impeded the progress. The winter weather will be critical as to how we maintain the schedule. We have been pleased to receive many positive comments from the public as they watch the progression of the building.”

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Board Approves Bids for Middle School Field Project

At the November 15th legislative meeting the school board approved the lowest responsible bids for the middle school field renovation project.

The field project was originally a part of the entire middle school renovation project. After the initial bid came in higher than anticipated the administration and school board reviewed, redesigned, and modified the scope of the entire project. The board and administration took additional time to review the scope of the field project and separated from the renovation and construction of the Quaker Valley Middle School facility.

The general construction contract was awarded to R.A. Glancy, and Sons, for $1,021,600. The scope of the project includes: general site work, demolition and full replacement of the retaining wall along Route 65 and Graham Street; replacement of a 1901 sanitary sewer line that runs under the wall and part of the field; replacement of the oval track with heavy duty asphalt; installation of field event equipment; replacement of the fence around the field; installation of a flag plaza; construction of a portable restroom enclosure; creation of proper entry and egress that meets the Americans with Disabilities Act; installation of aluminum stands for spectators with guard rail and other safety features on the site. Project completion will allow the public to continue to use the middle school track during non-school hours.

The field portion of the project was awarded to Palumbo Landscaping for $628,100. The scope of work includes: construction of the under field including stone and sand structures; a drainage system including a perimeter drain, and installation of artificial turf. Artificial turf will afford the school and community continual use of the field while reducing annual maintenance costs.

Dr. Joseph H. Clapper, superintendent said, “We are pleased to move ahead with the field project as originally planned. It is important to note, though, that we will continue to prioritize the completion of the building and classrooms in order to move students back to the renovated school as soon as we can.”

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