Board approves $200,000‑plus amendment for BHHS structural testing after DSA comments
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Summary
Trustees approved Amendment No. 7 to a construction testing and inspection contract for Beverly Hills High School (B 3/B 4), citing additional tests required by state reviewers and field discoveries; the board asked procurement staff to provide comparative proposals for future amendments.
The Beverly Hills Unified School District board approved Amendment No. 7 to its testing and inspection contract with RMA Group for work at Beverly Hills High School’s B‑3/B‑4 projects during the Feb. 25 meeting.
Staff said the amendment covers additional special inspections and testing of structural steel, fasteners and post‑installed anchors that became necessary after further review by Division of the State Architect (DSA) comments and field discovery of structural complications. The staff rationale added the work is required to complete the project within the current timeline.
During discussion trustees asked for procurement documentation and proposals from alternative firms in future cases, noting the amendment amount is substantial. Board members were advised the procurement thresholds and prior contract work were within the district’s procurement practices; staff said they would provide prior proposals and a procurement memo to the board for review.
The amendment passed by roll call vote 5‑0. Trustees expressed a desire to receive procurement backup materials before similar amendments are presented and for staff to return with a memo explaining the procurement path and any options that were considered.
Why it matters: The amendment funds inspections and testing required to confirm structural repairs and ensure the safety and code compliance of a major high‑school construction project. Board members sought transparency about vendor selection and cost control for future change orders and testing amendments.