Security & ADA Main Entrance at Various Locations

This contract involves the design‑build upgrade of main entrances at seven Columbia Public Schools facilities to meet security and ADA compliance standards. The awarded base scope, valued at $959,400, covers installation of access‑control hardware, cameras, alarms, and construction modifications such as ramps, automatic doors, and signage. Two optional alternatives were also priced: office‑flooring upgrades at the TMP facility ($4,100) and parking‑lot lighting at the Shepard site ($16,600). The work is split between two Missouri‑based contractors, Five Oaks Associates, LLC and Arete Contracting, LLC, who will coordinate the construction and security‑system integration across the district’s campuses. • Scope: Security system hardware + ADA‑compliant entrance renovations at multiple school sites. • Value: Base bid $959,400; total including optional items $980,100 (plus other line‑item totals). • Vendors: Two contractors jointly awarded, indicating a multi‑award or joint‑venture arrangement. • Geographic focus: Projects located within the Columbia Public School District, Kansas, with contractors based in Missouri.