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Vancouver Public Schools is proceeding with multiple projects following voters’ approval of a massive $458 million bond measure, and at least one of them has work available for subcontractors.

Truman Elementary School, a longtime open-concept facility in Vancouver, Washington, at 4505 N.E. 42nd Ave., is being replaced. Crews will construct a new two-story, 91,115-square-foot building on existing school property, and then demolish old buildings.

General contractor Robinson Construction of Hillsboro, which has frequently worked with the school district, is seeking sub-bids for virtually every scope of work for the project. Construction is expected to begin in January, and then finish in time for the new school to open in fall 2020.

The site work includes construction of stormwater infiltration, basins and planters, site utilities, drives and parking areas, courtyards and pathways, sidewalks, playgrounds and landscaping. Work in the public right of way includes new driveway entrances, pedestrian pavement improvements, curbs, asphalt patching and ADA ramp improvements.

will have a secure entrance and almost 40 classrooms, including two dedicated to special education programming. Break-out spaces will be used for hands-on learning, and other spaces will be dedicated to music, art and creative movement. Plans also call for a secure interior courtyard, a dedicated fitness area, a dedicated family resource center, a large commons area, a learning stairway extending into the library and media center, and a covered play area and playground.

Work will be done in two phases: first, construction of a new school building and site utilities; and second, demolition of existing school buildings, and construction of new parking and landscaping and utilities.

All sub-bids must be submitted to Robinson Construction no later than 5 p.m. on Dec. 12. Prospective bidders can learn more by calling 503-645-8531 or sending an email to [email protected].