MOUNDSVILLE – The Marshall County Board of Education recently approved Colaianni Construction as the contractor to build the new John Marshall High School Aquatic Center with a bid of $37.4 million.

Michael Price, facilities director for Marshall County Schools, said the contract for the work will soon be signed by the company with work expected to begin on Jan. 1. The project is expected to last two years.

Colaianni was the low bidder on the project and met the district’s bond requirements. Other bidders included Waller Corporation at $37,964,800; Massaro at $37.998 million; Rycon at $38.150 million; Highley Construction at $38.5 million; and Muscaro at $39.970 million.

“We’re very happy with the amount of contractors that bid on the project,” Price said.

The two-story building will h

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