Mattawan Schools announces partnership to begin $110 million construction campaign

MATTAWAN – Mattawan Consolidated School District has announced its partnership with The Veridus Group, an owner’s representative firm based in Indiana and Michigan, to spearhead its $110 million bond proposal construction campaign. Following a request for proposal process and careful administrative deliberation, the Board of Education unanimously approved The Veridus Group as the partner for this transformative project. The decision, made on May 13, 2024, comes with full confidence in The Veridus Group’s capabilities, highlighted by their exceptional attention to detail, work experience, and innovative approach to managing large-scale projects.
Notably, The Veridus Group’s track record includes the successful management of a $250 million project at Okemos School, showcasing their expertise in delivering projects of significant scale and complexity. Their team culture, focused on collaboration and excellence, further distinguishes them as the ideal partner for Mattawan Consolidated School District.
The Veridus Group joins a stellar team including AVB Construction and TowerPinkster Engineers, forming a powerhouse collaboration aimed at ensuring the success of this monumental project. With their collective expertise and commitment to excellence, the team is poised to deliver state-of-the-art educational facilities that will positively impact the Mattawan community for generations to come.
Mattawan Consolidated School Superintendent Randy Fleenor expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with The Veridus Group and have full confidence that they will provide the needed oversight and management necessary for this project. We trust that they will be exceptional stewards of our residents’ tax dollars. They are joining an amazing lineup with AVB and TowerPinkster.”
Planning for the upcoming projects will begin immediately, with the goal of tentative ground-breaking as early as the winter/spring of 2025 on a multi-year endeavor. This venture represents a generational impact for the Mattawan community, aimed at enhancing educational facilities and opportunities for students. Voters approved both school bond proposals on May 7, 2024.
For further information and updates on the progress of the bond proposal construction campaign, visit Mattawan Consolidated School District’s website: http://www.mattawanschools.org