NORWICH – DCMO BOCES announced on Thursday that students will build modular homes in the area to give students experience for competitive bids.

Two bids will open on September 20, one bid for the Chenango Campus site will open at 3 p.m. and the other bid for Harrold Campus site will open at 4 p.m.

According to DCMO BOCES Public and School Liaison Martha Ryan, for a small donation per square footage as well as the cost of all building materials, students from Carpentry and Building Construction Program will build a custom home to the winning bidder’s plans and specifications.

"Owners can design their dream home with custom finishes," said Ryan. "Modular homes are built at the Norwich campus located at 6678 Ct Rd 32 in Norwich and the Harrold Campus at 270 BOCES Drive, Sidney Center."

She said upon completion, the homeowner coordinates the transfer, setup, and site compliance.

"This is a great way for our students to gain experience in their fields," said Ryan. "We hope that people take advantage of this opportunity."