Hendry County School Board members voted Wednesday to approve a vendor for emergency response and disaster restoration services, selecting Clyde Johnson Contracting from a field of respondents across Florida.

Superintendent Swindle said the district sought preapproved vendors to speed response when weather or other incidents (pipe bursts, flooding, storm damage) require immediate mitigation and repairs. The district invited proposals and received multiple responses; staff recommended Clyde Johnson Contracting based on the completeness of their proposal and the company’s statewide capacity.

Board members were told there is no upfront cost to the district for the contract. Costs would only be incurred if an event required restoration work. Swindle added that preset pricing would be revisited periodically because materials and labor prices (lumber, roofing, windows) fluctuate.

The motion to approve the RFP outcome (RFP 25-00034) carried after a motion by Miss Nelson and a second by Reverend Brown. Staff said the contract will be used to expedite mitigation and repairs without the delay of issuing a separate emergency bid in each incident.