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Oak Park ESD 97 reviews $85M master facilities plan; board urged to fast‑track Brooks elevator contract
Summary
District consultants outlined a 10‑year master facilities plan with priority‑one needs of about $35M and a combined first‑three priorities total near $85M. Staff asked the board to consider immediately awarding a $158,834 elevator modernization contract for Brooks because of long lead times.
District construction staff and consultants presented a master facilities plan and a set of options for phasing capital work across the district over the next 10 years. Peter Q (identified in the transcript as the district construction manager) told trustees the initial bid tab for summer 2026 work at nine campuses came in at about $5.6 million; after scope reductions the FACT committee had reached an agreement near $4.5 million pending final review.
Staff emphasized a time‑sensitive request for the Brooks elevator modernization because parts have long lead times. The elevator contract value cited in the presentation was $158,834 and staff asked the board to consider…
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