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District packet recommends The Christman for construction management, Kingscott for architectural leadership on bond work
Summary
Plante Moran Realpoint recommended The Christman Company for construction management services and Kingscott Associates (with Fielding International) as architect/engineer for the bond program; Kingscott offered a discounted professional services fee (6.25% for PK-8, 6.5% for the high school). Recommendations are slated for Board approval Nov. 13.
Plante Moran Realpoint transmitted selection recommendations to district administration recommending The Christman Company for Construction Management Services and Kingscott Associates to lead architectural and engineering services (with Fielding International collaborating on high school design). The PMR recommendation letter outlined a multi-step selection process and proposed fee frameworks: Christman’s construction management fee was described in PMR materials as set at 2.0% of cost of work with other fees to be negotiated.
Kingscott’s October 8, 2025 fee letter offered 6.25% for the PK-8 portion of the bond program and reiterated a previously stated 6.5% fee for the high school projects, noting the combined approach would provide design continuity and discounted value. Plante Moran Realpoint’s recommendation and the Kingscott fee letter were included in the committee packet; both recommendations were scheduled for Board action on Nov. 13, 2025.
Committee materials included detailed proposals and resumes: The Christman proposal emphasizes K-12 experience, local presence in Southeast Michigan, preconstruction value analysis, and construction safety and communications tools; Kingscott and Fielding materials present a "Connected Campus" high-school concept and an education-focused design process led by experienced planners and educators.
