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3.0 Construction



SECTION 3.0 CONSTRUCTION

3.1 Contractor Selection
3.1.03 Pre-Qualification of Contractors
David Gilmore, LPA, Inc. March 20037 pages
This presentation discusses the advantages and disadvantages of pre-qualification.
3.1.02 Pre-Qualification of Bidders
Sally D. Robinson, Bowie, Arneson, Wiles and GiannoneMarch 200321 pages
This presentation covers legal authorization, a system of rating, timelines, confidentiality, DIR and design-build, disqualification, financial documents, notification, records, board policy and staffing.
3.1.01 Pre Qualification of Bidders
Linda Sweaney, Office of the San Bernardino County Superintendent of SchoolsOctober 20024 pages
This presentation includes sample pre-qualification language to be inserted in notice of inviting bid and a sample form for use in evaluating the contractor’s previous performance. It also discusses the basis for disqualification, establishing financial capacity, and timelines.

3.2 Bidding Process
3.2.28 Preparation of Bid Documents and Advertising and Opening Bids
Rob Pierce, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School DistrictJanuary 2007
This comprehensive report includes document preparation, advertising, opening and awarding bids, a bid proposal form, a contract, and a notice inviting bids.
3.2.27 Bid Preparation and Contrast Changes, The Human Side of Managing Risk
Jeff Doyle, Rainforth Grau Architects and Paul Martin, Lionakis Beaumont Design GroupJanuary 2007
The following aspects of bidding discussed here include: Legal requirements, pre-bid activities and documents, awarding the bid, communication problems and change orders.
3.2.26 Contract Changes and Close-Out
Roland Skumawitz, Romoland School District; Terry Tao, Atkinson-Andelson-Loya-Ruud and Romo; Charlene Yarnall, PJHM Architects, Inc.May 2006
This presentation discusses change orders, including their causes and origins, how to process them, and how to prevent them. The presentation also describes: (1) the laws that apply to project close-out, including the architect’s responsibilities and DSA close-out requirements; (2) close-out points of reference; and (3) lessons learned.
3.2.25 Opening and Awarding Bids and Resolving Bid Protests
Mark Kelley, Miller, Brown and Dannis; Don Lussier, Corona-Norco Unified School District; Ed Mierau, Neff Construction; Chris Taylor, HMC ArchitectsMay 2006
This presentation describes various scenarios for awarding bids and resolving bid protests.
3.2.24 Preparing Bid Documents
Teri Jones, Sundt Construction; Mikal Nicholls, Sweetwater Union High School District; Mark Williams, Atkinson-Andelson-Loya-Ruud & RomoMay 2006
This presentation defines what bid documents are, why they are important, who prepares them, and how various delivery methods affect them. The presentation also includes a front end document sample checklist and a list of front end documents that are typically affected by delivery method.
3.2.23 Extreme Makeover – School Facility Edition: How To Attract Qualified Bidders
Margie Brown, San Ramon Valley Unified School District; Cheri Love, Public Construction Law; Ron Lebs, Sylvan Unified School District; Bob Brayton, CT Brayton and SonsFebruary 2006
This presentation discusses the elements of a qualified bidder, including relationship dynamics and attributes that make a potential bidder “attractive.”
3.2.22 Have You Ever Read Your Bid Docs?
Hugh Lee, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, and Romo; Douglas Yeoman, Parker and Covert LLPFebruary 2006
This presentation illustrates some of the “less than intelligent” things the bid docs sometimes say.
3.2.21 Protecting Yourself and Your District in the Use of Piggyback Contracts
David Huff and Sima Salek, Orbach, Huff and Suarez LLPJune 2005
This presentation describes how to protect yourself and your district in the use of piggyback contracts through emphasis on performance bonds and payment bonds with follow-up front-end documents.
3.2.20 Identification of the Problem: The High Bid Environment
Stephanie Gonos, School Advisory ServicesJuly 20044 pages
This presentation discusses the results of a field survey conducted by C.A.S.H. on the high bid environment. It also features a case study from the Capistrano Unified School District on re-use of plans from an elementary school.
3.2.19 Planning for Schools of the Future
Gaylaird Christopher, Perkins and Will Architects and Priscilla Wohlstetter, University of Southern CaliforniaMarch 20014 pages
The presentation provides several examples of school facilities that demonstrate qualities important to the learning environment. The learning environment must be flexible and adaptive to respond to the needs of the students. It must accommodate lectures, allow students to work in small groups, and contain the amenities necessary for students to do experiments, artwork and build models of their projects.
3.2.18b Construction Litigation Issues
Cheri Love, Public Construction Law, and Henry Petrino, Davis Joint USDJune 2004 6 pages
This comprehensive presentation describes how to keep construction. Projects on track and out of litigation from the very beginning. Included are such topics as prequalification, bid alternatives, substitution of materials, pre-bid site visits and conferences, bid irregularities, withdrawal of bids after opening, issuance of the notice to proceed, and substitution of subcontractor.
3.2.18a Construction Litigation Issues
Cheri Love, Public Construction Law and Henry Petrino, Davis Joint USDJune 2004 16 pages
This comprehensive presentation describes how to keep construction projects on track and out of litigation from the very beginning and addresses such topics as: prequalification, bid alternatives, substitution of materials, pre-bid site visits and conferences, bid irregularities, withdrawal of bids after opening, issuance of the notice to proceed, and substitution of subcontractor.
3.2.17 Pre-Construction Procedures
Gregory Bergman, Bergman and Dacey, Inc., and Craig Misso, Ontario-Montclair School DistrictJune 20043 pages
This presentation provides an overview of selected issues, including risk management, prequalification, bid alternates, and substitution of materials and of subcontractors. Also discussed are the pre-bid site visit and conference, bid irregularities, withdrawal of bids after opening, and issuance of notice to proceed.
3.2.16 Bidding Procedures
Sally Robinson, Bowie, Arneson, Wiles, and GiannoneMarch 200315 pages
This presentation features a legal update on current bid requirements, including the LCP, a pre-job conference checklist, exemptions, design-build contracts, sole source, timelines, bonding alternative bidding procedures, leaseback method, internet utilization, protests and non-responsive bids.
3.2.15 Guidance of Bid Evaluation/Recommendation For Award
Erickson-Hall Construction CompanyMarch 200312 pages
This report emphasizes the importance of bid evaluation and addresses topics such as when to recommend an award, the definition of a bid evaluation, technical review, reference review, inclusion review, protests, and anonymous phone calls.
3.2.14 Understanding the Bid Climate
David Gilmore, LPA, Inc.March, 200313 pages
The importance of understanding the current economic environment in California is stressed in this presentation. It deals with the multi regions, status of private work, out of state competition, regional differences and bid cycles.
3.2.13 Understanding the Bid Climate
Kris M. Meyer, Ledesma and Meyer Construction CompanyMarch 200313 pages
This presentation explains how to assess the bid climate, its importance, how to increase competition on your project, and what constitutes normal and abnormal conditions.
3.2.12 How to Survive Public Bidding in Difficult Times
Janet Dixon, Riverside USD; Ed Mierau, Neff Construction Inc.; and Harold Freeman, Lozano Smith LLPFebruary 200326 pages
Various bidding issues are presented here, including prequalification of bidders, procedures, experts, advertising, bid evaluation, surety insurer and certification of labor compliance (LCP).
3.2.11 Bidding and Contract Issues From A to Z
Peggy Strand, Best Best and Krieger LLPJanuary 200312 pages
Bid documents; bid evaluation; protests and award; subcontractor substitution; labor compliance; change orders and claims; stop notice; problems; closeout and payments are all dealt with in this presentation.
3.2.10 Assessing the Bid Climate
Eduardo Escobedo, Pacific Program ManagementOctober 20024 pages
This presentation discusses assessing the local and neighboring community, construction activities, as well as construction building and material cost indices.
3.2.09 Tasks/Issues to Determine During the Design Process
Dana LeSher, Pacific Program Management, Inc.October 20026 pages
This presentation includes a list of topics that are resolved during the design process and included in the bid package. It also outlines components of the bidding process such as marketing, pre-bid meeting and agenda, bid opening, and pre-construction meeting agendas.
3.2.08 Update on Competitive Bidding Requirements
Steve Hartsell, Associate General Counsel, School and College Legal Services of CaliforniaOctober 20022 pages
The presenter describes when bidding is required, the rules to follow and the latest legislative changes.
3.2.07 Responsibility of Owners Team
Sherry Gongaware, Associate Director of Facilities, Tracy Unified School DistrictOctober, 20022 pages
The following has been selected from the presentation which was based on the School District’s Manual for bidding: Table of Contents Business services Memo to the Superintendent Additive/deductive Bid Alternates
3.2.06 Structuring Your Bid Package
David Gilmore, LPA, Inc. March 20039 pages
This presentation includes the importance of the structuring of projects, the delivery system, bid alternates, cost estimates and legal issues when determining low bidders.
3.2.05 Avoiding Risk and Saving Money on Your Modernization Project
Barbara Gadbois, Gibbs, Giden, Locher & Turner, LLP;Chris Lawrence, HMC Architects; Craig Misso, Ontario-Montclair School DistrictFebruary 200216 pages
This presentation outlines the steps involved in the planning, bidding, construction administration, and project closeout phases of construction.
3.2.04 Avoiding Public Construction Contract Problems
Marilyn Cleveland, Miller Brown and DannisSeptember 2001
Prequalification of bidders, competitive bidding, advertising for bids, evaluation of bids, bid protests, claims for delay, contractors' claims, district claims and stop notices are all included in this presentation.
3.2.03 Surviving Public Bidding
Terry Tao, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo and Ed Mierau, Neff ConstructionMarch 2001
The presentation includes Bid Irregularities/Errors, Bidder Relief, Subcontractor Listing Errors, Addenda Issuance, Advertisements, Prevailing Wage, Licensing, Bid Climate, and Bid Strategies.
3.2.02 Informal Bidding of Projects Less Than $75,000
Sharon Suarez, Esq., Wong & SuarezNovember 2000
Pursuant to Public contract Code 22030 et seq., by adopting construction cost accounting standards promulgated by the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Commission, local agencies, including school districts, may award contracts for “public projects” work up to $75,000 without engaging in a formal bidding process.
3.2.01 California Public Contract Code, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 3400
California Public Contract CodeLink to the code on the Internet
California Public Contract Code, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 3400. This section of the Code provides necessary information on bidding.

3.3 Construction Management
3.3.24 Commissioning
James Becker, WCS/caJuly 2007
This presentation defines commissioning and outlines its benefits; discusses the various phases of commissioning and outlines its benefits; discusses the various phases of commissioning; presents commissioning options; discusses the cost of commission; defines the three levels of commissioning (abbreviated, standard, and comprehensive); and includes commissioning quality examples.
3.3.23 The CM Perspective: Elements of Project Management
Kurt Weidmann, Harris and Associates and Terry Street, Roebbelen ContractingJanuary 2007
The construction management role and functions are described here including: the preconstruction phase, managing the project, project documentation, sub/trade contractor management and closeout.
3.3.22 Legal Issues – Bid Protests
Phil Henderson and Glenn Gould, Miller Brown and DannisJanuary 2007
How to deal with the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, the time for filing, protest, due process and district options are presented here.
3.3.21 Legal Issues – Subcontractor
Phil Henderson and Glenn Gould, Miller Brown and DannisJanuary 2007
This presentation covers subcontractor substitutions, district responsibilities, surety involvement and communications.
3.3.20 The LEA Perspective: Terminating a Contractor
Don Yamagata, Montebello Unified School DistrictJanuary 2007
The warning signs of problems with a contractor are presented. Suggestions for legal assistance, communications, surety, options, decisions and completions of the project are provided.
3.3.19 Project Certification
Dennis Bellet, DSAJune 2006
This presentation uses two case studies to describe the DSA certification process.
3.3.18 Remedies For Contractor Failures
Ed Mierau, Neff Construction; Rick Levesque, The Hartford; and Phil Henderson, Miller Brown and DannisFebruary 2006
This overview of remedies for contractor failure includes:

• The warning signs of potential contractor failure

• Deciding when and how to default the contractor

• What you are likely to hear from the surety

• What you are likely to hear from your attorney

• What you are likely to hear from your construction manager

• Dealing effectively with sureties: strategies for success

3.3.17 The Effective Use of Construction Management Services
Terry Bradley, Clovis USD; Jerome Behrens, Lozano Smith LLP; Edwin Darden Jr.,Edwin S. Darden Associates Inc., Tim Marsh, Harris Construction; Walt Byrd, Clovis USDFebruary 200510 pages
Sample language for bid packages, project schedule in contract documents, and references for further readings are provided in this document.
3.3.16 Your Contractor Can't Perform, Now What?
Wendy Wiles, Bowie Arneson Wiles and Giannone, and Sandra Packham, Hemet USDOctober 20048 pages
This presentation discusses how to monitor your construction project, including: warning signs to be aware of in construction, steps to take to avoid termination, procedural issues in defaulting a contractor, steps to take prior to termination, options in terminating a contractor, what to do if your contractor files bankruptcy, and recommended actions to minimize risk from defaulting contractors.
3.3.15 Agency Construction Management – Delivery Method
Dana LeSher, Harris and Associates and Tony Lief, FL Construction ManagementMay 20044 pages
This presentation lists the factors that influence the selection of a delivery system and the pros and cons of Agency/CM and CM Multi-Prime/Trade Contracting.
3.3.14 Construction Management At-Risk
Mark Mardock, McCarthy Building Companies and Eric Stenman, Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc.May 20043 pages
This presentation defines CM At-Risk and discusses the legal framework and pros and cons of utilizing it as a project delivery method.
3.3.13 Agency Construction Management – Legal Framework
Paula de Sousa, Best Best and Krieger, LLPMay 20044 pages
Included here are the hiring of a CM under Government Code 4525 and the role and duties of a CM including fee arrangements.
3.3.12b Construction 101/201
Don Lussier, Corona-Norco USDFebruary 200428 pages
B. Construction 201 This presentation includes pre-qualifications and documents, rating criteria, team building, scheduling, claims, critical path analysis, change orders, inefficiency and damage analysis.
3.3.12a Construction 101/201
Don Lussier, Corona-Norco USDFebruary 200424 pages
A. Construction 101 The legal framework behind the selection of a project team are discussed here. It includes managing, savings, preventive measures, bidding, payments and budgeting.
3.3.11 Reaching Closure: Effective Project Completion and Closeout
Laura Lee Briggs, Meyers/Nave; Patti Cummings, Paramount USD; Stella Doiron, PC Associates; Gerald Freeman, DSA; Carrie Matsumoto, Norwalk-La Mirada USD; and Ben Reyes, Meyes/NaveFebruary 200416 pages
This presentation provides an overview of a typical school construction project and addresses the following completion/closeout issues: legal completion and closeout requirements, DSA final certification requirements, OPSC 50-06 and expenditure audits, and project organization and accounting tools.
3.3.10 Project Management in Cyberspace II
Kimon Onuma AIA, Webscape Digital Architecture, William Schmidt, Palm Springs USDFebruary 200310 pages
This presentation shows how a district developed a website dedicated to a school building project that provides community access and project management.
3.3.09 ACCM Construction Management RFQ/RFP Guidelines
Association of California Construction Managers (ACCM)February 20037 pages
These guidelines are flexible yet cover the essential items, such as project description, qualifications and proposed services. A sample school district cover letter is included.
3.3.08 Project Management In Cyberspace
David Bautista and Ray Pas, Seville Group, Inc.February 200220 pages
This workshop discussed how information such as budgets, design options, construction issues, and user requirements can be tracked and delegated by the owner, architect, contractor and administrators. Information sharing can be seamless, secure and help a project move forward.
3.3.07 Summary Outline of Rules Governing Procurement of Architectural Services by School Districts
Kevin Collins, Weston, Benshoof, Rochefort, Rubalcava, MacCuish, LLPAugust 2001
California Senate Bill 50, passed in 1998, defines the rules applicable to California school districts when procuring architectural and engineering services. This paper deals with these rules.
3.3.06 Consultant Selection Process – Conducting the Interview
Maria Leyva, Pacific Program Management, Inc.August 2001
Items covered in this presentation include preparation for conducting the interview and streamlining the process.
3.3.05 Top Ten Ways to Screw Up a Construction Project
Mark Kelly, Miller Brown and Dannis; Brian Torone, Torone Construction Consulting March 200123 pages
The ten way to screw up a construction project are presented in this Power Point presentation in a straight forward manner with suggested solutions for each problem. Discussions center around the facilities manager not having sufficient time, enough staff, inadequate money, etc.
3.3.04 Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board
Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Link to Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board website
Information on school construction safety standards can be found at this site.
3.3.03 Constructability Reviews, Appendix 11 of Educational Specifications: Linking Design of School Facilities to the Educational Program
CDE/School Facilities Planning Division (SFPD)Must Purchase from CDE/School Facilities Planning Division (SFPD) website
This document describes why constructability review of project contract documents is a recommended practice. Pages 99-102 This first publication in the series is designed to help school districts develop specifications based on a fundamental principle of modern architecture; that is, form follows function. The document includes a definition of specifications, suggested procedures, and a model format. (120pp.) Item No. 1352 - $18.50
3.3.02 Pre-Construction Meeting Project Checklist
Riverside Unified School District, Operations Division2 pages
3.3.01 Construction Management Delivery Systems
Vanir Construction Management, Inc.February 2000
This presentation outlines the various construction management systems available to districts.

3.4 District Functions
3.4.31 Storm Water Management Plans
Ron Collins, Harris and AssociatesJuly 2005
The history of storm water management plans (SWMP), the law, minimum criteria measures, designated MS4’s, and cost projections are defined.
3.4.30 Defining the Problems
Tom Duffy, Murdoch, Walrath and Holmes; Bill Meehleis, Modular Buildings, Inc.; Steve Cirvelli, Meehleis Modular Buildings, Inc.June 2005
This presentation includes the legal history of modulars and piggyback contracts and includes a piggyback flowchart.
3.4.29 Insurance Companies and Other Entities
This website provides a listing of Fidelity\Surety companies identified by state. As presented by Mike Henning of Mobile Modular at the June 2005 Piggyback Workshop, it is recommended that school districts accept only those fidelity\surety companies that are California admitted carriers.
3.4.28 Litigation and Remedies
Jerry Behrens, Lozano SmithJune 200410 pages
Problems such as: delay analysis, false claims, methods of proving damages, and dispute resolution procedures are dealt with here.
3.4.27 Poor Performance During Construction
Mark Kelley, Miller, Brown and Dannis; and Terry T. Tao AIA, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and RomoJune 20049 pages
What to do with an underperforming contractor is described here including non-performance and utilization of a surety bond.
3.4.26 Bonds, Guarantees and Warranties
Wendy Wiles, Bowie, Arneson, Wiles and GiannoneJune 20044 pages
This presentation provides information regarding the following bonds, guarantees, and warranties issues: notification to surety, contract/bond language, termination, substantial performance, takeover agreement, completion contractor, and important considerations.
3.4.25 School District Construction Law
Gregory M. Bergman, Esq. and Paul V. Rayburn, Esq., Bergman and Dacey Inc.June 200411 pages
This is a primer on bonds, insurance and warranties and how districts can protect themselves in the construction process.
3.4.24 From Concept To Close Out: Managing the Numbers
Lettie Boggs, Colbi Technologies, Inc.May 20045 pages
This comprehensive presentation includes project demographics and eligibility, estimates, money management, record-keeping and audit preparation.
3.4.23 “Modernization Logistics and Disruptions – Stop Reacting and Start Managing
Janet Dixon, Riverside USD; Kevin Wilkeson, HMC Architects; Ed Mierau, Neff Construction Co.; Steve Worley, Tilden Coil Constructors Inc.February 200413 pages
Topics included here are the importance of district “standards,” effective construction administration, project phasing and scoping, site safety, and construction etiquette.
3.4.22 Placer Regional Stormwater Coordinators Group Memorandum of Understanding
Cathy Allen, Placer County Office of EducationOctober 20037 pages
This memorandum of understanding is for cost sharing of certain portions of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and the Municipal Small Separate Storm Sewer System, Phase II program.
3.4.21b Environmental Challenges: Storm Water Update
Cathy Allen, Placer County Office of EducationJuly 2005
This update deals with the regional approach, minimum control measures, construction site storm water runoff controls, pollution prevention, monitoring and reporting.
3.4.21a RFP Development and Regional Partnerships
Cathy Allen, Placer County Office of EducationOctober 200313 pages
The Placer County Office of Education provides a sample RFP for regional partnerships for storm water management plans.
3.4.20 Partnering with Local Governments: Public Outreach and Education
Mary Jane Foley, MJF Consulting and Ziad Mazboudi, City of San Juan CapistranoOctober 200311 pages
This presentation describes how local government can assist school districts in getting the word out on storm water pollution prevention.
3.4.19 What Do Districts Need To Do First?
John Oskoui, Long Beach Unified School District and Albert Leung, Los Angeles Unified School DistrictOctober 200312 pages
A quick review of the MS4 Permit requirements including the storm water management program, the where, the what to do and notice of intent is presented here.
3.4.18 Storm Water Compliance Best Management Practices
Donald Lussier, Corona-Norco Unified School DistrictOctober 200334 pages
The Why, When, Where, How, and Who of storm water are dealt with here. The presentation includes best management practices (BMP's), public education and outreach, public involvement/participation, construction run off controls, and pollution prevention.
3.4.17 Managing the Project Record
Lettie Boggs, C.F.O. Colbi Technologies, Inc. May 20038 pages
This presentation describes how to set up accountability for construction project funding and expenditures. It includes project budget, monitoring expenditures, generating reports and securing trust of stakeholders.
3.4.16 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Jim Patton, Patton and AssociatesMarch 20032 pages
An alternative method of solving conflicts for facilities team utilization is presented.
3.4.15 Choosing a Project Inspector
Sandy Pringle, Sandy Pringle AssociationOctober 2002CASH Register Article
The article suggests some of the things to think about when choosing a project inspector such as state requirements, DSA approval, the inspector’s career development, and references.
3.4.14 Storm Water Regulation Acronyms and Definitions
C.A.S.H.July 20023 pages
Storm Water Regulation Acronyms and Definitions
3.4.13 Summary of Storm Water Permit Changes
Roger Chang, Los Angeles County Office of EducationJuly 20024 pages
This summary highlights some of the major revisions to pending state and regional storm water permits and the projected impact of those changes on school and community college districts.
3.4.12 A Lesson In Constructability 101
Stephanie L Dovichi, Pacific Program Management, Inc.May 2002
This article covers the who, what, when and how of a constructability review, a review of the plans and specifications to check for buildability and bidability.
3.4.11 Passing The Baton From The Contractor To The District
George Stoutenberg, EDGE Development Inc., and Dave Gallaher, Temecula Valley Unified School DistrictFebruary 20026 pages
The focus of this presentation is striking the optimum balance with M & O involvement in construction planning to ensure a professional, reliable and maintainable product/ school, in addition to getting the most from your contractor.
3.4.10d Best Practices of the DSA Inspector: Expect More From Your IOR
Stacey Veazey of Guideline Consulting and Recruiting, Inc.March 20017 pages
Interviewing Resources

This power point presentation covers the inspectors hiring process, recruitment, interviewing, determining soft skills, confirming qualifications, contract inclusion, certification, expectations and approval duties.

3.4.10c Best Practices of the DSA Inspector: Expect More From Your IOR
Len Metcalf, GKK Education; Kipp Gogosian, Dry Creek Elementary School DistrictMarch 20019 pages
Design Phase

This power point presentation covers the inspectors hiring process, recruitment, interviewing, determining soft skills, confirming qualifications, contract inclusion, certification, expectations and approval duties.

3.4.10b Best Practices of the DSA Inspector: Expect More From Your IOR
Richard Conrad, Division of the State Architect (DSA) March 200110 pages
Project Inspector Construction Phase

This power point presentation covers the inspectors hiring process, recruitment, interviewing, determining soft skills, confirming qualifications, contract inclusion, certification, expectations and approval duties.

3.4.10a Best Practices of the DSA Inspector: Expect More From Your IOR
Len Metcalf, GKK Education; Kipp Gogosian, Dry Creek Elementary School DistrictMarch 20018 pages
Hiring Process

This power point presentation covers the inspectors hiring process, recruitment, interviewing, determining soft skills, confirming qualifications, contract inclusion, certification, expectations and approval duties.

3.4.09 Facilities Projects Management Structure
William Savidge, Fremont Union High School DistrictMarch 20013 pages
This presentation features a management structure that includes tracking, review, and approval process for modernization projects.
3.4.08 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Project and Construction Management Services
William Savidge, Fremont Union High School DistrictMarch 2001
A sample RFP for construction management services for district modernization projects is presented.
3.4.07 School Construction News
School Construction News EzineLink to School Construction News Ezine
This monthly newspaper for the School Construction Industry provides up to date information on school construction throughout the United States, especially California.
3.4.06 Is Construction the Result of a Declared Disaster?
Office of Emergency ServicesLink to Office of Emergency Services website
If your district’s construction project is the result of an event that either the State of California or the Federal government has officially declared a “disaster”, you should contact the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES).
3.4.05 Field Act Exemptions
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Field Act Exemptions
3.4.04 Elk Grove Project Closeout Procedures
Elk Grove School DistrictMay 19982 pages
This form/check sheet outlines the required procedures before acceptance, during retention, and during occupancy.
3.4.03 DSA Closeout Checklist
Riverside Unified School District, Operations DivisionApril 20001 page
3.4.02 Contract Closeout Checklist
Riverside Unified School District, Operations DivisionApril 20002 pages
3.4.01 Owners Role During Construction
William Schmidt, Director of Facilities, Palm Springs Unified School DistrictFebruary 2000