Orange County Public Schools accepts Gilbane PPEA, opens 45-day window for competing proposals

Orange County Public Schools officials voted to accept an unsolicited proposal from Gilbane Building Company and to advertise and evaluate competing proposals under the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 (PPEA).

Dr. Wharney, a division staff presenter, told the board that “earlier this week, we received, an unsolicited PPEA from Gilbane, along with RRMM as the architect,” and recommended approval of a draft resolution to accept the PPEA and begin the procurement process. The board approved the item by voice vote; the motion carried.

The resolution authorizes the school division to post Gilbane’s proposal and open a 45-calendar-day period to accept competing proposals. Staff stated that if the board posts the notice the same day, the 45-day window would close on 12/22/2025. At the close of that…