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San Marino Unified approves Measure M projects including turf, track and restrooms
Summary
The board approved a series of Measure M–funded projects Dec. 9: synthetic turf ($909,966) and track resurfacing ($711,280) at San Marino High, concessions restroom modernization ($151,030), fencing ($87,285), roofing work and materials, and other early-impact items; CEQA and bid sequencing discussed.
The San Marino Unified School District Board on Dec. 9 approved multiple Measure M–funded contracts and purchases intended to modernize athletic and campus facilities.
Project approvals included a CMAS agreement with AEF Sports to install approximately 80,000 square feet of synthetic turf at San Marino High School for $909,966 and a separate CMAS contract for track resurfacing at an estimated cost of $711,280. District staff said demolition for the turf will be bid separately to comply with new state procurement constraints; CJ, the district’s project lead, said the turf contractor provided an initial rendering and scheduling anticipates summer installation to minimize disruption.
Also approved were stadium concessions restroom modernization (Keystone Builders, $151,030 including contingency), perimeter fencing phase 1 (base $79,350; total $87,285 with contingency), roofing replacement for selected portable classrooms at Huntington Middle School (AME Builders, $87,540), and purchase of roofing materials from Garland Company for $65,076.30. All of the listed projects were funded with Measure M bond proceeds, except for an office reconfiguration item that used a mix of safety credits, deferred maintenance and general fund where noted.
Staff explained procurement choices: synthetic turf and track were separated to remain compliant with CMAS and a state pilot program that limits allowable labor percentages on a CMAS contract, and the district used a new PQBids platform to broaden the pool of responsive vendors for some scopes. CJ said early-impact work includes playground modernizations, auditorium security fencing and planned user-group meetings to refine designs; CEQA consultants will be interviewed for projects where environmental review is required.
Direct quotes from staff included the project costs and life-expectancy details: “The project cost is $909,966,” and “The turf typically will have a 10 to 15 year lifespan,” as the district described warranties and maintenance planning. Each contract was put to a vote and approved by roll call.
