Scope of Work

The scope of work identified for the renovation/expansion of each campus is categorized and budgeted based on the following descriptions:

Minor Modernization

General modernization of existing buildings and spaces is based on the ongoing use of spaces consistent with their current uses and includes the following areas of work:

• Replace interior finishes including floors, walls and ceilings.
• Repair, refinish or replace casework.
• Up-grade building systems including power, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and educational technology.
• Repair or replace communication and emergency notification systems including public address and fire alarm systems.
• Up-grades to site security systems including intrusion alarms, surveillance cameras and security lighting.
• Replace door hardware as needed.
• Minor remodeling of spaces including signage for wayfinding and compliance with ADA.
• Patch and repair exterior wall finishes and roofs.

Major Modernization

‍More extensive renovation of spaces to include all minor modernization work with additional renovation/reconfiguration or adaptive reuse of spaces to accommodate new/different uses. The additional level of work beyond minor modernization may include the following:

• Demolition of interior spaces, systems, equipment.
• Reconstruction of interior spaces to accommodate new program needs.
• Replacement of doors and windows as necessary.
• Up-grade of building structural systems impacted by the reconfiguration of spaces (excluding AB300 reconstruction or building-wide seismic up-grades).
• Reconstruction or replacement of building systems.

New Construction

Scope addresses all construction that increases the building SF of the campus.  These include the following:

• Construction of stand-alone buildings, shade structures or other major structures not otherwise listed in Site Improvements.
• Expansion of existing buildings.

Site Improvements‍

Scope addresses renovation and expansion of playgrounds, fields, parking lots, and site entry enhancements including the following general areas of work:

• Demolition of existing site improvements, surface and subsurface materials.
• Repair/replacement of utility infrastructure.
• Regrading and drainage improvements
• Repair or replacement of landscaping and irrigation
• Repair or replacement of paving, flatwork, and play surfacing.
• Access and path of travel improvements for ADA compliance.
• Exterior lighting where appropriate.
• Playground apparatus and fixed physical education/sports equipment.
• Security fencing and gates.
• New or repair of electronic marquees as needed.

Soft Costs (Non-Construction)

‍These are project development costs that are beyond those associated with direct construction. These include the following:

• Architectural/Engineering
• Boundary/topographic site surveys and geotechnical investigations.
• Hazardous materials assessment and mitigation.
• Environmental reporting documents (CEQA compliance)
• Agency review and approval fees such as DSA, CDE, City/County, Dept. of Health, DTSC, Public Utilities, etc.
• Construction period testing and inspection services.
• Legal and accounting services.
• Program management, citizens oversight reporting, and other bond program services.
• Movable furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E).
• Insurance.
• Phasing allowance for Interim housing.
• Construction contingency for unforeseen field conditions.