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Board approves modular, playground and related change orders for El Portal Elementary
Summary
The board approved consent items and payments tied to the El Portal Elementary modernization: authorizing a CMAS playground procurement, approving FORMA change orders for HVAC ($258,004.36) and flooring ($424,866.41), and payments to modular and construction contractors shown in the January check register.
The Lowell Joint School District board on March 2 approved consent calendar items and accepted staff documents tied to the El Portal Elementary modernization project, including procurement authorization and change orders.
The board authorized use of the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) through PlayCore/GameTime for playground and shade equipment for El Portal, and the meeting packet included a vendor quote from GameTime/Great Western Recreation showing a grand total of $730,050.02 for equipment, surfacing, installation and related services (quote notes prevailing wage; permitting and some site work excluded).
The packet also included FORMA Engineering & Contracting change‑order documentation: Change Order No. 001 (HVAC scope) for $258,004.36 and Change Order No. 002 (flooring abatement and replacement) for $424,866.41. Board materials and the district's January payment register show payments and contractor invoice activity associated with the modular/shade project; the consolidated check register includes major contractor payments (e.g., FORMA/Scorpio and Silver Creek Modular entries in the packet). Consent approval for these items carried by unanimous vote (5‑0).
Documents in the packet note prevailing‑wage conditions, DSA application references for mandatory approvals, and explicit exclusions (permits, certain site security or subbase work) in vendor quotes. The board authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute necessary procurement and contract documents.
