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General contractor Kirby Nagelhout Construction is soliciting bids from subcontractors for a range of work on the campus in Bend.

The $5 million renovation and expansion of the Oregon Military Department facility is being split up into two phases. The work up for bid is phase one and will consist of interior renovations of three cadet dorms and adjacent office space.

Hennebery Eddy Architects has designed phase one improvements, including demolition of three existing male dormitory interiors and the framing and fire-rated construction of new interior spaces. Bidding will be for work involving (but not limited to) gypsum board assemblies, doors and hardware, acoustical ceilings, windows and wall penetrations.

Bids are due by 2 p.m. on Oct. 10. Questions about the project may be directed to Kirby Nagelhout Construction project manager Scott Jackson at 541-389-7119 or [email protected].

Phase two of the project will see construction of new campus buildings that will increase capacity to accommodate 84 additional cadets (60 men and 24 women) per class. Both phases are being paid for via $4.977 million of bond money approved by the 2015 Oregon Legislature.

The Oregon Youth Challenge Program is run by the Oregon National Guard. In essence, it’s a co-ed residential school operated on military academy lines with an emphasis on discipline and structure. Cadets stay for a five-month residential term and then are mentored for 12 months after leaving.