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Board awards five‑year facilities master‑plan contract to Living Design Group (LDG) with ARC as consultant
Summary
The board approved a PSFA agreement to proceed with a five‑year facilities master plan contract with Living Design Group (LDG) and consulting partner ARC for $49,494.38; board members asked about the RFP process and noted only one timely submittal was received.
The Taos Municipal Schools Board approved May 27 a Public School Facilities Authority agreement to proceed with a five‑year facilities master‑plan contract with Living Design Group (LDG) and consultant ARC for a contract price of $49,494.38.
Board members asked for procedural clarity: staff reported the RFP was posted March 12 with a May 1 deadline, and although a pre‑bid meeting drew interest from several firms, only LDG submitted a timely, complete packet. Administration said the procurement adhered to PSFA and district requirements and that the contract had been reviewed by counsel.
Superintendent Leighton recommended approval; the motion passed on a roll‑call vote. Directors emphasized the importance of a comprehensive master plan to guide bond implementation and long‑range facility work.
Why it matters: the facilities master plan will scope capital projects needed to implement the district’s bond and guide priorities for school repair, modernization and safety investments.
Next steps: the LDG/ARC team will begin the master‑planning process under PSFA guidance and return milestones to the board for review.
