Oregon City School District board unanimously approves CMGC procurement for four phase‑three renovations

The Oregon City School District board approved four resolutions on April 2 authorizing an alternative contracting method — construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) — for phase‑three renovations at Redland, Gaffney Lane and Beaver Creek elementaries and for Pioneer Stadium.

Mr. Hobbs, speaking at the special session, said the district must make findings under state contracting law to use CMGC for projects in the bond program and described the expected benefits: early constructability review, engagement of contractor expertise during design, potential cost savings and improved safety on occupied school sites. "We have a construction budget at Redland of $15.2 million," he said, and he gave budgets for the other projects: Gaffney Lane at $19.2 million, Beaver Creek at about $14.9 million and Pioneer Stadium at roughly $2.8 million.

Why it matters: CMGC lets the district involve contractor teams in design to identify cost and schedule efficiencies and to plan work in occupied buildings, staff said. Mr. Hobbs told directors that CMGC partners will be required to solicit competitive subcontract bids and that savings realized by a CMGC "will accrue to the district," not remain with the contractor unless the contract states otherwise.

Details and process: Staff said the district will advertise CMGC opportunities publicly in the Daily Journal of Commerce and on Oregon Buys, solicit proposals for roughly 30 days, shortlist and interview proposers, and combine written and interview scores to arrive at rankings. Mr. Hobbs said CMGCs must obtain a minimum of three bids for each trade package and that the attorney and contracting agency will conduct procurement under the attorney general’s model rules. He said the district will provide a seven‑day protest period following the notice of intent to award and will hold pre‑bid walks.

Selection and oversight: The district will form selection committees of staff and consultant partners and expects to include school principals and, where relevant, athletic staff in interviews so those who will work with contractors daily can weigh in. Mr. Hobbs said the district expects some firms that bid in phase two to bid again for phase three.

Project specifics: Staff corrected packet address information during the Gaffney Lane presentation (confirmed as 13521 Gaffney Lane, Oregon City 97045) and confirmed Beaver Creek’s address as 21944 South Yoman Road, Oregon 97004. For Pioneer Stadium, staff said the district intends to bundle the stadium work with another project for bidding and that a pre‑application land‑use review is underway but is not expected to derail the schedule.

Board action: The board moved and seconded approval of each resolution and voted by roll call. Directors White, Kanjola, Blackwell, Strow, Halpern and Wilson each recorded "I" on the four measures; all passed unanimously. The record identifies Director Wilson as the mover for resolution 2526‑404 (Beaver Creek); the transcript does not identify the movers or seconders for the other three motions by name.

Public participation and next steps: The district opened public comment for each hearing; no members of the public spoke. Staff will proceed with the advertised RFPs, interviews and the listed protest period before returning to award contracts. The board adjourned and staff announced upcoming meetings including a budget committee meeting on April 27 and the next regular meeting on Nov. 13, 2026.

Votes at a glance: Resolution 2526‑402 (Redland Elementary CMGC) — approved (6‑0); Resolution 2526‑403 (Gaffney Lane Elementary CMGC) — approved (6‑0); Resolution 2526‑404 (Beaver Creek Elementary CMGC) — approved (6‑0); Resolution 2526‑405 (Pioneer Stadium CMGC) — approved (6‑0).