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PGCPS audit committee reviews CIP delivery methods, flags funding and staffing shortfalls
Summary
At a Jan. 13 audit committee meeting, Prince George's County Public Schools staff explained construction delivery methods, multiyear CIP funding and causes of cost escalation while board members and staff flagged a persistent funding gap, a roofing backlog and understaffing in Capital Programs.
Prince George's County Public Schools staff briefed the Board Audit Committee on Jan. 13 on construction delivery methods and how multiyear capital improvement program (CIP) funding ties to total project cost, while members pressed officials about chronic underfunding and staffing shortages in Capital Programs.
The overview, presented by Sheila Jackson, director of capital programs, and by William (Will) Smith, project management supervisor, described three common delivery methods — design–bid–build, construction manager at risk (CMAR) and construction manager as agent (CMAA) — and explained why PGCPS selects each depending on risk, unknown site conditions and phasing complexity. "Design–bid–build works well for simpler projects," Jackson said. "When a number of unknowns pile up... that's probably time to consider some of our other tools." Will Smith added that CMAR brings a contractor into the design phase and can include a guaranteed maximum price to reduce surprises.
Jackson said total project cost covers planning, design, construction, furnishings and temporary facilities,…
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