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District says projects won't start first summer; RFP process required
Summary
Superintendent Helena Chirinian told the board that the district would not begin work the first summer after a bond and that projects will require a request-for-proposals procurement process. Board members said the proposed 10-year bond term should be emphasized in outreach and compared to the district's prior 20-year bond.
Superintendent Helena Chirinian told the board the district would not begin construction work in the first summer following approval and emphasized that an RFP process would be needed to select contractors and sequence projects. "Superintendent Chirinian noted that the district would not begin work in the first summer and referenced the need for an RFP process," the minutes record.
Board members discussed project timing and how to present the schedule to voters. Alan Nidiffer said the practical timing of bond sales affects when funds are available, and Katherine Johnson suggested the board explain how a proposed 10-year bond compares to the district's prior 20-year bond so voters understand the resulting cost differences. No procurement decisions were made at the information meeting.
