District plans drain-line work at Del Valle High after recurring wastewater issues
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Facilities staff proposed a two-phase replacement of floor drains and about 400 linear feet of drain pipe under Del Valle High Schoolb9s cafeteria and adjacent wings after ongoing jetting and incremental repairs proved unsustainable; estimate about $123,250 plus contingency.
Del Valle ISD presented a recommended repair project to replace floor drains and approximately 400 linear feet of wastewater piping beneath Del Valle High Schoolb9s cafeteria, culinary arts and an academic wing after ongoing pipe corrosion and shifting soils compromised flow.
Facilities staff said phased work began in April 2023 and the next phase will replace roughly 54 drains and associated piping, remove and replace affected tile and concrete floors, and remove demolition spoils. The work is planned in two phases scheduled over the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks to limit disruption. Staff estimated the current phase at $123,250 and proposed a 10% contingency for unforeseen conditions.
Trustees asked whether the planned work completes the multi-year project; staff said this phase should complete the repair sequence. Facilities staff said scheduled line jetting mitigated contamination while repairs were phased, but that the condition is not sustainable without pipe replacement. The administration will present a formal recommendation and contract award for board approval at the next meeting.