Board approves CORE Construction contract to install secured lobbies at three campuses
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Summary
The governing board approved a roughly $670,000 contract with CORE Construction to install secured lobbies at Pima Butte, Santa Rosa and Butterfield schools; staff said most disruptive work will occur over fall break and principals will handle family communications.
The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board approved a Job Order Contract (JOC) with CORE Construction to install secured lobbies at three campuses — Pima Butte, Santa Rosa and Butterfield — at an estimated cost of about $670,000.
Facilities staff told the board the district began a multi-year effort three years ago to add secured lobbies at all sites and earlier phases included Maricopa Wells, Maricopa Elementary, Saddleback and Santa Cruz. CORE Construction has worked on earlier phases, which staff said helped standardize the scope and pricing for the remaining campuses.
Mr. Harmon, a district facilities presenter, said the contractor will complete the lion’s share of disruptive work (casework and glass installation) during fall break and finish remaining work on some weekends; he confirmed work would not occur while students are present. Board members asked about communications to students and families; staff said principals would introduce the change to families and students and handle notifications.
Why it matters
Secured-lobby installations are a visible safety measure for school entry points and carry a mid-size budgetary impact. Staff said the district has refined the approach through earlier projects with the same contractor, which staff said helped control cost and schedule.
Implementation notes
Facilities will coordinate schedules with CORE and principals, and staff expect final completion in roughly six to eight weeks from the start of the work, worst case. The board recorded a unanimous vote to approve the contract.
