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Board waives standard bidding for emergency work after underground storage tank found at San Rafael High pool site
Summary
Trustees approved a resolution on June 9 declaring an emergency after an underground storage tank was discovered during pool excavation at San Rafael High School; staff said the tank likely dated to the 1940s and the board authorized expedited contracting to continue adjacent construction.
San Rafael City Schools staff told trustees on June 9 that excavation for a new aquatic center at San Rafael High School uncovered an underground storage tank and that the district needed immediate environmental consulting and remediation to protect construction and campus operations.
Facilities staff asked the board to declare an emergency and waive the…
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