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Measure M update: district outlines $111 million in RFP activity and lease-back recommendation
Summary
District staff reported Measure M pre-construction progress, cited roughly $111 million in RFP activity across 18 projects, and recommended a lease-back contractor (Bell Forbatty) for three campus projects; board members pressed for design details on parking, access and solar placement.
District staff provided an update on Measure M projects at the May 12 board meeting, describing design progress, community outreach and procurement steps ahead of summer construction.
Dr. Steven Choy said the bond team is moving from design into pre-construction and will coordinate neighbor outreach for the summer work. Program manager Jim Burlu said the bond program currently has 18 active projects and more than 100 RFPs under development, representing about $111 million in RFP value. Burlu added that the district completed a lease-back selection process and is recommending Bell Forbatty to provide pre-construction services for three district projects pending board approval.
Board members raised operational questions about the San Marino High School west drive/parking layout, pedestrian access, proposed fencing, options for portable-classroom placement, and whether rooftop space could be used for activities or solar arrays. Administrators said conceptual designs remain under development: they are considering access-control options (including license-plate gating), conducting parking surveys, and evaluating potential portable locations and solar placement consistent with DSA and code requirements.
No formal contract awards were approved during the meeting; the lease-back recommendation will proceed through the board’s normal procurement and approval process.
