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Friday, October 2, 2026 at 5:33 PM

School Board chooses CMARs for Fernley, Dayton single-point entry projects

School Board chooses CMARs for Fernley, Dayton single-point entry projects

The Lyon County School District Board of Trustees voted at its Oct. 28 meeting to approve 

CORE Construction as the construction manager at-risk for the Fernley High School single-point 

of entry and culinary project, and Miles Construction for the single-point of entry project at 

Dayton High School. 

The Trustees had voted in August to proceed with the projects at five district schools using bond 

funds. At that time, the district’s Executive Director of Operations Harman Bains said a state law 

changed by the legislature in 2023 requires each project to be bid separately. Bains said that law 

only allows school districts in counties with populations of less than 100,000 to use a CMAR for 

two projects a year. Because the Fernley and Dayton High School projects are the most 

expensive, the Trustees opted to utilize a CMAR for those. 

The district will solicit bids from general contractors for the other projects, at Silver Stage High School, 

Yerington High School and Silverland Middle School, and will be required to accept the lowest 

bid as that law requires. 

Bains said a CMAR gives the district a guaranteed maximum price for the project and the 

CMAR is responsible for any additional costs. 

Construction on the projects is expected to take place over the summer break of 2026. 

 


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Comment author: PFB Comment text: Why can't you guys find competent contractors.. For a large municipal facility like the indoor-outdoor Fernley Swimming Pool located at 300 Cottonwood Lane, a complete ground-up commercial build or major structural renovation typically spans 6 to 12 months or longer when factoring in large-scale engineering, public municipal permitting, specialized commercial HVAC/roofing, and health department inspections. The current renovation has been- The Fernley Swimming Pool has been closed for approximately six to seven months since late February 2026 for a major roof replacement and facility renovation. Now you sat October. Soooo 8 months for a new roof. The picture shows no other renovations. Comment publication date: 9/17/26, 7:14 PM Comment source: Electrical problem delays Fernley pool opening Comment author: P Comment text: Relative of the Mayor is to over see this site. Anyone who knows Fernley KNOWS this is more of the who you are related to and know business in this town. VOTE THEM ALL OUT AND THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPLANTS. Comment publication date: 9/16/26, 10:31 PM Comment source: Lift Station Failure Released Untreated Sewage Comment author: Christopher Walsh Comment text: Could you look into the strong recurring smell around Fernley? It smells like sewage and it can be bad enough that people don’t want to be outside or open their windows. It would be helpful to get an investigative journalist help the Fernley residents get a clear answer from the City, NDEP, and any involved facilities. I was really disappointed that the smell was not disclosed by my realtor when I moved here. I enjoy Fernley and am seeing the improvements that are being made. With Appreciation Comment publication date: 9/12/26, 2:49 PM Comment source: Sewage spill near City of Fernley Municipal Well 9 Comment author: Alicia Euresti Comment text: We are all so blessed to have Pastor Matt and Mrs. Regina in this town. They have become a major part of pur family and our children adore them. Thank you both for all you do for qll of us. We love you!!!! Comment publication date: 9/6/26, 9:24 PM Comment source: Fascinating Fernley: Meet Your Neighbors at Living Faith Food Pantry Comment author: R Conley Comment text: Is the deputy receiving any additional training or reinforcing prior training? Comment publication date: 9/5/26, 10:08 AM Comment source: Inmate escapes from Fernley substation Comment author: Kayla Allen Comment text: Suzie was a wonderful woman. I was pleased to call her my "godmother" as she helped me to become a better version of myself. I think about her a lot. Comment publication date: 7/10/26, 8:31 PM Comment source: Susanne Lynn Foster