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Measure J projects move into constructability review; district, Ledesma & Meyer prepare July cost estimates
Summary
District staff and construction manager Ledesma & Meyer told trustees they have DSA-approved drawings and are doing constructability reviews and updated cost estimates for four modernization projects (Serrano, Baldy, Pinion Hills, Chaparral). The district expects preliminary cost estimates by July and will reconcile scope with OPSC allocations.
Snowline Joint Unified officials and their construction manager told the board Tuesday they are moving Measure J-funded modernization projects from design into constructability and cost‑estimation work, and expect preliminary estimates by July.
Bill Flynn, chief business official, introduced Jeff Carter of Ledesma & Meyer, who described the current work: constructability reviews to reconcile DSA‑approved drawings with site conditions, and updated cost estimates to convert earlier 2018/2022 estimates into "real‑day" dollars. The team said Serrano is the first cost estimate target, followed by Baldy, Pinion Hills and Chaparral.
Carter said having DSA (Division of the State Architect)‑approved drawings and being in line for potential OPSC funding were important advantages compared with districts still in the design procurement stage. The team emphasized coordination across sites, long lead times for HVAC units and the need to plan logistics so heavy site or ADA work occurs when students are not in classes. Trustees were told some components (HVAC, site work, fire alarm, bathrooms) will require early bids or procurement to meet construction windows.
Board members asked about sequence, timelines and the effect of OPSC allocations. Flynn said the project list and budget will be adjusted when the district has final cost estimates and official OPSC allocations; he noted hold times for bids are limited (contractor bid prices are typically valid for 90 days). Trustee questions also covered scope changes required by updated codes and solar work added since the earlier designs.
No motions were required; staff said they will return with the cost estimates and proposed scope adjustments when completed.
