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Building committee approves SMMA feasibility contract and sets PDP schedule for Medford High
Summary
The Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee voted to approve a feasibility‑study contract with SMMA and reviewed a timetable and deliverables for the Massachusetts School Building Authority Preliminary Design Program, while site surveys, soil borings and community advisory groups begin work.
The Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee voted unanimously on Nov. 24 to approve a contract with SMMA to perform feasibility‑study services tied to the district’s designer selection process and MSBA submission.
Chair Jenny Graham opened the agenda item by explaining that the MSBA base contract cannot be modified by the city and that the locally negotiated task order with SMMA had been revised to clarify scope, timing and deliverables. Ken Lord moved to approve the contract and Aaron seconded; the roll call showed 12 in favor, 0 opposed and 3 absent.
Project staff and the design team outlined the near‑term schedule the committee will use to prepare the Preliminary Design Program (PDP). Project consultant Matt said, “The submission date for that is 02/25/2026,” and added that the February materials…
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