Red Oak ISD board adopts construction-manager‑at‑risk method for five bond projects
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Summary
The board approved use of a two-step construction manager at‑risk procurement process for five projects from the recently passed bond, including a new CTE building with cafeteria, an elementary school on Harmony Way, a ROHS practice gym addition, a sub‑varsity athletic venue and Goodloe Stadium renovations.
With bond propositions passed in the May 3 election, the Red Oak ISD Board of Trustees on May 12 approved a resolution to use a two-step construction manager at‑risk (CMAR) procurement method for five major projects included in the bond program.
Dr. Bill Johnston and district staff said the CMAR two-step process will begin with a request for qualifications, followed by interviews and negotiations with shortlisted firms; the board granted the superintendent authority to establish the final process and negotiate contract terms. The district described the approach as the same delivery method used for the recently completed new middle school.
The five projects listed in the resolution are: a new career-and-technology-education (CTE) building with cafeteria; a new elementary school on Harmony Way; Red Oak High School practice gym addition; a sub‑varsity athletic venue; and Goodloe Stadium renovations. The board adopted the resolution by a unanimous 6-0 vote, with the motion moved by Johnny Knight and seconded by Donna Knight.
Johnston noted the district is considering the August timing of bond issuance if state legislative language is clarified to preserve “hold‑harmless” funding for debt service; that timing could affect state funding tied to recent property‑tax proposals. Board members asked clarifying questions about prior CMAR work and the projects the district expects to manage internally (playgrounds and minor scope items).
