Lindbergh board approves two CMAR guaranteed-maximum-price contracts for Kennerly and Long elementary projects

The Lindbergh Schools Board of Education on Thursday approved two construction management-at-risk guaranteed-maximum-price amendments for renovations funded by the district's 2024 Prop R bond program.

The board voted, 6-0, to approve a $13,196,500 GMP amendment for Kennerly Elementary and a $14,386,200 GMP amendment for Long Elementary and authorized district administration to negotiate and sign the contracts.

Board context and why it matters

The two GMP approvals move major Prop R renovation projects from procurement into contracting. District staff said both projects were publicly bid and reviewed in detail before the board vote. Approving GMP amendments authorizes the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to proceed under the agreed maximum price and allows the district to schedule work tied to the 2024 bond proceeds.

What the board discussed

Cabinet and project staff described the competitive public-bidding process used for both projects and said subcontractor bids were opened publicly, tabulated and reviewed for completeness before being included in the CMAR GMPs. Joelle Scheibel, who presented the item for administration, noted Kennerly came in below the district's early estimate while Long came in slightly higher, in part because of anticipated site work that includes an intersection/stoplight issue tied to Long's location. Administrators said the two projects together remain within the district budget set aside for both schools under Prop R.

An architect at the meeting, Arthur Floyd of Building Resource Studios (BRS), was recognized by the board during discussion.

Formal actions and votes

- Motion: Approve the BSI GMP amendment of $13,196,500 for Kennerly Elementary, funded from the 2024 Prop R bond proceeds, and authorize the administration to negotiate and enter into a contract as presented. - Mover: Board member Julia (as recorded at the meeting) - Second: Board member Meghan (as recorded at the meeting) - Tally: Yes 6; No 0. Outcome: approved.

- Motion: Approve the BSI GMP amendment of $14,386,200 for Long Elementary, funded from the 02/2024 Prop R bond proceeds, and authorize the administration to negotiate and enter into a contract as presented. - Mover: Board member Rachel (as recorded at the meeting) - Second: Board member Jen (as recorded at the meeting) - Tally: Yes 6; No 0. Outcome: approved.

Discussion notes and clarifications

Administrators emphasized that the district uses a vendor registry and public bid openings to encourage competition. Staff said bids were opened publicly and that BSI's early estimates aligned with the submitted bids. The board was told the higher cost for Long reflects additional site work (including an intersection/stoplight) and that Kennerly's bid came in lower than anticipated. The district stated the combined costs align with the budget previously allocated for both projects under Prop R.

No board member proposed amendments to either GMP and no recorded no votes or abstentions were entered.

What happens next

With board approval, administration was authorized to finalize contracts and proceed with construction procurement and scheduling under the approved GMPs. District staff indicated construction activity is being coordinated to align with Prop R timelines and campus needs.

Ending

Both motions passed unanimously, allowing the district to move ahead with contracted construction for Kennerly and Long elementaries under the Prop R program. Questions about specific schedule milestones and contractor start dates were referred to administration for follow-up.