THE JOURNAL & TOPICS NEWSPAPERS | FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2008
Hold Off On John Jay Roof; Lockers Set For Devonshire
Elk Grove Twp. Elementary School Dist. 59 board members recently discussed a slew of school improvement projects, earmarked for completion this year.
The replacement of the roof at Mt. Prospect's John Jay Elementary School was submitted as part of the 2008-09 capital improvement program. According to district officials, the current roof is out of warranty and showing signs of wear and failure. A $450,000 cost is estimated.
Due to high bid costs that were recently received from contractors, the district recommended rejecting all bids at this time. Officials said this will give them and a consultant the opportunity to re-consider alternate solutions or specifications. The Building and Grounds staff will make any intermediate necessary repairs that will extend the life of the roof for an additional year. It was recommended that project be brought back for reconsideration with completion scheduled during the summer 2009.
The 2008-09 capital improvement program also includes replacing worn carpet with tile at Clearmont School in Elk Grove Village.
Part of the project requires the abatement of asbestos. The cost to remove the asbestos was estimated at $25,000. This project was also identified as a Priority 3.
The school board is expected to award the bid to Lemont-based Universal Asbestos Removal, Inc. in the amount of $20,000 at the next board meeting on Monday, Apr. 28.
Carpeting replacement at Byrd in Elk Grove Village ($24,400), Devonshire in Des Plaines ($21,000), and Rupley in Elk Grove Village ($12,000) was budgeted as part of the 2008-09 capital improvement projects for a total of $59,400.
Carpeting in Learning Resource Centers (LRC) and labs will be replaced at Byrd and Devonshire and the carpeting in six classrooms will be replaced at Rupley. All work is scheduled to be completed during the summer.
Board members are expected to approve the bid to Addison-based Vortex Enterprises in the amount of $60,856 at the next meeting.
A total of $113,000 was budgeted for locker replacement at Devonshire elementary and Holmes Junior High in the 2008-09 capital projects list.
District officials said student lockers would be installed at Devonshire to provide a "safe and clutter-free" hallway. Currently, Devonshire has no student lockers. Dist. 59 maintenance staff will permanently install the lockers at Devonshire.
At Holmes Junior High in Mt. Prospect, projects include the replacement and installation of "high-impact, high-density" polyethylene lockers in the boy's locker room.
Board members are expected to soon approve the bid to Palatine-based Larson Equipment in the amount of $46,042 for the lockers at Devonshire and to Elk Grove Village-based Carroll Seating in the amount of $59,971 for the lockers, including installation, at Holmes.
The capital project list also includes an allocation of $87,000 for the replacement of the gym floors at Robert Frost School in Mt. Prospect and Salt Creek School in Elk Grove Village. Bid specifications require the removal of the existing floor tile, the installation of an underlayment, and the installation of the new "Mondo Advance" flooring. Mondo is a rubber gym floor that does not require coatings such as strippers, sealers, or wax. In addition, Mondo improves shock absorption and reduces surface related injuries, according to district officials.
Board members are expected to approve the bid to Lindenhurst-based Kiefer Specialty Flooring in the amount of $93,865 at their next meeting.