WSD_construction_logo-colorWashougal voters showed their support for schools in February 2015 by approving a $57 million capital improvement bond to address safety, student capacity and facilities needs for Washougal’s schools.

Below is information about the projects, planning and completion of the construction process.

 

 

Safety and security remodel and upgrades $1.2M
Double-door vestibules at each school, classroom doors that lock from the inside, and other safety related enhancements.
Design July 2015 – Nov 2015
Building Permits Nov 2015 – Jan 2016
Bid Period Jan 2016 – Feb 2016
Procurement Mar 2016 – May 2016
Construction June 2016 – August 2016
Close out Sept 2016 – Oct 2016
New 550-student Columbia River Gorge Elementary and new 600-student Jemtegaard Middle School   — $47M Design May 2015 – June 2016
Land Use Approval Sept 2015 – Jan 2016
Building Permits May – July 2016
Bid Period April – July 2016
Procurement April – July 2016
School Construction June 2016 — July 2017
Parking Lot and Ball Field Construction July 2017 – July 2018
Close out July 2017 – January 2018
A new Excelsior Building at WHS  – $4.8M Design May 2015 – May 2016
Building Permits April 2016 – June 2016
Bid Period May 2016 – June 2016
Procurement June 2016 – July 2016
School Construction June 2016 – April 2017
Close out April 2017 – May 2017
Gause/Hathaway Roof repairs and HVAC Improvements $1.6M Design July 2015 – Nov 2015
Building Permits Nov 2015—Jan 2016
Bid Period Jan 2016 – Feb 2016
Procurement Mar 2016 – May 2016
Construction June 2016 – August 2016
Close out Sept 2016 – Oct 2016
Build new transportation facility $2.3M Design July 2015 – March 2016
Building Permits March 2016 -June 2016
Bid Period April 2016 – May 2016
Procurement April 2016 – June 2016
Construction June 2016 – February 2017
Close out February  2017 – March 2017
 
Additional Projects with Bond Funds

(Gause circulation project to add new front driveway, WHS Fishback stadium seating upgrades, concession, and bathroom remodel)

Board review & approval Spring 2018
Construction Summer 2018
Close out Winter 2018 through Winter 2019

Legend

Design – Architects are working with the Design Committee to develop blueprints

Land Use / Building Permits – Approvals are being sought by the County and City

Bid Period – Sub Contractors are requesting quotes for materials

Procurement – Construction materials are being purchased

Construction – The projects are being built

Closeout – The project is complete