Danbury has put out a request for proposals for the Danbury Career Academy.  A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough will be held at the Apple Ridge Road site on the 21st.  Bids are due by the 31st.  Due to the current funds available of $400,000, the project is broken into three phases, with the balance of the work subject to a summer referendum vote. 

Residents previously approved $99 million in bonding, but that was when the project was planned at The Summit.  There have also been inflation and other cost changes since the earlier referendum.

All building systems are to be evaluated for potential reuse or replacement. Building additions will be required for additional stair capacity, educational programming, and gymnasium with associated spaces. Egress including handicap accessibility must be provided throughout the building to effectively accommodate the projected student and employee population. 

The projected total construction cost is approximately $84 million.  The City is looking at a strict timeline, with final occupancy slated for August 2024.