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Ready and Able.(school building construction contract)

American School & University,  November, 2005  by Osborn, John E.

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Byline: John E. Osborn

School districts operate under bidding laws that, in many cases, restrict the flexibility they have in pre-qualifying contractors and limit choices in project-delivery methods. In most instances, contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder without limiting who is allowed to bid.

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In many states, a construction contract may not be awarded to a general contractor, but must be awarded to four separate trade contractors - general construction, HVAC, plumbing and electrical - each working directly for the school district. In these instances, the school ...

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