West Blvd. Elementary Kitchen Renovation

This contract concerns the renovation of the kitchen facilities at West Blvd. Elementary School in Columbia, MO. The school district issued a competitive RFP (RFP 21/34) on January 14 2021, received five bids ranging from $311.4 k to $323.22 k, and awarded the job to Arete Contracting, LLC for $308,308. The scope likely includes demolition of existing kitchen spaces, installation of new cooking equipment, upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems, and interior finish work. The project is a single‑award, lump‑sum construction contract funded by the district’s capital improvement budget. • Awarded to Arete Contracting, LLC (Jefferson City, MO) for $308,308. • Competitive process with five local bidders, indicating open competition. • Scope focused on school kitchen renovation – a typical institutional building construction project.