Hickman High Auditorium Upgrades

The Columbia Public School District awarded a fixed‑price contract for comprehensive auditorium upgrades at Hickman High School. Five Oaks Associates, LLC was selected as the successful bidder, with a combined bid total of $280,040 covering the base scope plus three optional alternates (cyclorama trip drop, stage‑curtain lining, and sconce lighting). The project involves specialty trades such as theatrical rigging, curtain fabrication, and lighting installation within an institutional education facility. • Base auditorium renovation valued at $248,400, with three optional enhancements bringing the total to $280,040. • Alternates include a cyclorama system, stage‑curtain lining, and auditorium sconce lighting; a fourth alternate (flame‑retardant curtain) is offered as a credit. • Competitive bid process with four firms submitted, indicating a full and open competition among local Missouri contractors.