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SAISD bond consultants lay out $397 million timeline and delivery options; Crockett project to bid this summer
Summary
Consultants and district staff presented a multi-year construction timeline for the recently approved bond, outlined major project priorities and discussed two primary construction delivery methods (competitive sealed proposal and construction manager at risk). No board action was required at the meeting.
San Angelo Independent School District officials and bond consultants presented a multi-year construction plan after the passage of Proposition A and discussed procurement options for the district’s prioritized projects.
Parkhill representatives RJ Lopez and Alan Wolf described a schedule that would phase projects from planning in 2025 through completion of all bond work in 2029, and estimated a total program around $397,000,000. Early projects include HVAC and critical capital renewal work, a Central High School auditorium replacement and athletic and CTE additions at Lakeview. Crockett Elementary’s kitchen, cafeteria and classroom renovations were highlighted as a first bid package slated for summer 2025 with an estimated completion by August 2026.
Wolf said the phased schedule is intended to limit inflation and market volatility by starting as many projects as practical. “We’re talking about dollars $397,000,000 bond package complete in 4 years,” he said.
Consultants walked trustees through two common procurement paths: the competitive sealed-proposal (CSP) method, where design is completed then competitively bid, and construction manager at risk (CMAR), where a construction manager may be engaged earlier to advise on design, provide input on materials and phasing, and later establish a guaranteed maximum price. Parkhill noted CMAR can reduce change orders and speed some phases for complex, phased projects such as Central High School, while CSP can suit straightforward single-phase sites.
Consultants and staff also emphasized engaging local architects, engineers and subcontractors. RJ Lopez said the district had requested updated qualifications from local firms and that local teams were “excited” to be considered for bond work.
The presentation detailed specific project components discussed in prior public materials: full replacement of Glenn Middle School on its current site with capacity for roughly 1,100 students; Central High School phased replacement and renovation of auditorium, kitchen and gym; Lakeview High School CTE and Mariachi additions and athletic upgrades; and a districtwide capital-renewal program (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire upgrades). The consultants noted standalone projects such as turf replacement and lighting can be completed sooner because they do not require long lead design time.
No formal board action was taken; staff said the district will continue stakeholder planning and return with recommendations on delivery methods and package-by-package procurement decisions.
