CCSD1 Awards S&L Construction $117.6 Million High School Renovation

Campbell County School District 1 (CCSD1) has approved a major construction and renovation contract for Campbell County High School (CCHS), awarding the Phase III project to S&L Construction for $117,552,160. S&L submitted the lowest bid among three pre-qualified contractors, and the board approved the award unanimously. The total comprises a $115,873,160 base bid and five additional project items totaling $1.68 million. For construction firms, subcontractors, and suppliers, the award establishes a substantial project pipeline in Gillette, Wyoming, with mobilization expected to begin on December 7, 2026.

The approved additions include cooling for the main gym, a weight room, upgraded lighting in the sensory room, screens around rooftop units, and outdoor student seating along the west lawn. Funding will come from state capital construction funds, the district’s depreciation reserve, and Campbell County Public Purpose District funds. The district’s share of the additional features is expected to range from $5.6 million to $6.5 million. S&L also qualified as a resident contractor: 84% of project workers are expected to come from Wyoming, with the remaining 16% coming from outside the state. That local workforce commitment may be relevant to firms evaluating subcontracting, staffing, and supplier opportunities tied to the project.

The project schedule provides near-term planning points for construction services and material suppliers. Work is expected to start December 7, with fencing planned for December 14–18. Stadium demolition is scheduled for December and January, followed by site work in February 2027. The scope and sequencing indicate that contractors should distinguish the newly awarded CCHS Phase III work from other district projects that are at different procurement stages. In particular, the G Building renovation has not been awarded: the district received three bids of approximately $8 million each, with the bids within about $40,000 of one another. The building is planned for conversion to automotive and robotics program use, and construction is expected to begin by March 15, 2027.

The board also unanimously approved replacement of the main stadium field turf at Thunder Basin High School. The existing field is in its 10th season and has shown fading, shrinking, tears, and separating seams; synthetic turf typically lasts eight to 12 years. CCSD1 used a New BOCES cooperative purchasing bid for the replacement, reportedly saving about $500,000 against the original budget estimate. The work is funded through the district’s 10% major maintenance reserve and is scheduled to begin after the spring track season. The procurement route and reported savings offer a useful reference for vendors pursuing district work where cooperative purchasing is available.

• Awarded contract: S&L Construction received the $117,552,160 CCHS Phase III award as the lowest of three pre-qualified bidders.
• Contract composition: The total includes a $115,873,160 base bid and $1.68 million for five additional items.
• Project schedule: Work is expected to begin December 7, 2026; fencing is planned for December 14–18, demolition for December and January, and site work for February 2027.
• Funding mix: Sources include state capital construction funds, CCSD1’s depreciation reserve, and Campbell County Public Purpose District funds; the district’s share of added features is projected at $5.6 million to $6.5 million.
• Local workforce: S&L qualified as a resident contractor, with 84% of project workers expected to come from Wyoming.
• Turf procurement: Thunder Basin High School’s turf replacement was approved through a New BOCES cooperative bid, with reported savings of about $500,000.
• Turf timing and funding: Replacement work is scheduled after the spring track season and will be paid from the district’s 10% major maintenance reserve.
• Pending opportunity: The G Building renovation remains unawarded after three bids near $8 million, within about $40,000 of each other; the planned automotive and robotics facility is expected to begin construction by March 15, 2027.
• Other district project updates: Conestoga Elementary design work is advancing, transportation facility plans are at 95% and under budget pending final state approval, and CCHS stadium and bus loop work continues, including bleachers, a January 2027 press box installation, and a completed track.