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Oakland district outlines major seismic work, asbestos abatement and project risks ahead of summer construction
Summary
Facilities staff told the board phase one repairs are complete, phase two seismic work and asbestos abatement are scheduled with likely disruptions; estimates for some components range from $60,000 to $122,000 and staff warned of significant schedule and budget uncertainty.
Facilities Director briefed the board on multiple construction projects and seismic upgrades districtwide, reporting that phase one work is complete and that phase two (including a final inspection and fire-system testing) is pending. The director said summer seismic work is planned, but that the high-school project will be the largest and most disruptive.
The director described a scheduled asbestos abatement in high-school attic spaces that will begin over spring break, requiring the building to be closed from the Thursday before break for about a week and a half while crews remove old HVAC equipment and perform air testing. "We're going to pull out as much of the old HVAC equipment as we can," the facilities presenter said, and noted coordination with abatement, HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractors for air tests and reinstallation.
Facilities staff reported an estimate of roughly $122,000 for chlorine-related work (bid amount returned consistent with previous estimates) and said bathroom and lighting upgrades tied to seismic work could cost in the range of $60,000–$100,000 depending on phasing. The director explained trade-offs between doing the work in a single summer (more swing shifts and intensive mobilization) versus phasing across two summers (higher inflation and remobilization costs).
The softball field project experienced delays: contractors left a messy site but returned to rework deficiencies, and staff said coaches are assisting by bringing in dirt and finishing touches. The board was told the scoreboard installation is mostly complete and dugouts were finished; netting and remaining punch-list items were being addressed.
Facilities staff warned that the high-school seismic project will be the district’s biggest logistical challenge this summer and urged patience, cautioning that budget uncertainty remains and additional costs are possible as bids and plans are finalized.
