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Board renews annual program‑management agreement for Measure E construction support
Summary
After an overview from Rick Kramer and Common Group (formerly RGM/Kramer Project Development), the board approved an annual agreement for program management to support ongoing Measure E work, citing completed DSA certifications, state funding eligibility and historic construction cost escalation as background.
The board approved an annual program‑management agreement with Common Group (the successor to RGM/Kramer Project Development) to provide Measure E program support services for the 2025‑26 year.
Why it matters: Common Group has been the district’s long‑term program manager during the Measure E bond program. Program management coordinates design, DSA certification, contractor procurement and overall schedule and cost control for multiple capital projects. Trustees approved the 2025‑26 annual agreement after a presentation by Rick Kramer, managing principal, who reviewed program history, risk management and outcomes.
What the presenter said: Kramer described the firm’s role as the district’s owner’s agent and emphasized that Common Group does not perform construction work for contractors; the firm’s role is program oversight and fiduciary representation of owner interests. Kramer highlighted program successes including DSA certification of previously uncertified projects, $36 million already received in state funding eligibility (with $63 million determined eligible overall), lead certification on key projects, and the absence of outstanding negative audit findings. Kramer also reviewed the effect of post‑bond construction cost escalation and credited timely project starts and decisions with limiting additional cost exposure.
Board action: Trustee Catherine moved to approve the annual agreement; Trustee Vida seconded and the motion passed by voice vote (recorded as 5‑0). Kramer noted that program management expenditures to date totaled about $3.1 million and that the program management budget was set at $5 million for the program (roughly 1.5% of the program total); staff said project‑level agreements and roles/responsibilities are available as contract exhibits.
Taper: Trustees thanked the presenter and noted that as the program winds down the level of program management effort will decline; board members asked for continued transparent cost reporting and project closeout documentation.
