Colfax school project delayed by high bids

The time frame for the Colfax School District levy summer construction project is being adjusted due to high bids.

District Superintendent Michael Morgan gave an update to the school board Monday night, reporting that bids came in $60,000 higher than expected for the project, which includes remodeling the Jennings Elementary main entrance, installing steel doors and electronic locks on Jennings and the high school, adding security cameras and more.

Because of the high bids, Morgan said the district will now concentrate on completing the Jennings office by Aug. 15.

“That’s our main focus right...