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General contractor Pence Construction is seeking sub-bids for all scopes of work associated with a $41.4 million project to improve Glencoe High School in Hillsboro. Additions and renovations are expected to allow the 39-year-old school to accommodate up to 400 additional students.

The front of the school will be overhauled, and a secure entry vestibule will be constructed. Both the north and south parking lots will be reconfigured for traffic flow and efficiency. The first-floor cafeteria will expand, and a new media center will be built on the second floor.

Also, classroom spaces will be renovated to accommodate Career and Technical Education programs. Other additions will include a counseling center and health science classrooms. A commons area will be expanded, and a weight room and team rooms and an outdoor training area will receive upgrades.

Project plans also call for extensive seismic upgrades along with roofing and HVAC improvements.

The project is being paid for with money from a $408 million bond measure approved by voters in 2017. Construction is expected to start by May 2019, and finish by the end of summer 2020.

In addition to Pence Construction, the project team includes BLRB Architects, Cornerstone Management Group (project management) and Sazan Group (MEP and fire protection design).

Job walks for the project, starting at the school entrance, will take place at 4 p.m. on Feb. 12, and 1 p.m. on Feb. 18. Bids are due by 2 p.m. on March 6.