For this $48 million district-wide school modernization program, DACM Project Management provided contract administration, cost control, project accounting, and document control services. We also established contractor pre-qualification criteria and coordinated prequalification of specialty construction contractors. The program called for new construction along with renovations and upgrades at 13 elementary, middle, and high school campuses. An average of 11 multiple-prime trade contracts were utilized for each location. Temporary facilities were required to allow construction work to occur without impacting school functions. School operations also dictated the timing of numerous construction operations and special safety requirements.

The program was funded by several sources, thus necessitating the requirement to track expenditures against specific funding sources. All planning and design work required review and approval at multiple levels, both within the Arcadia Unified School District and the State of California level agencies (State Allocation Board and Office of Public School Construction). Additionally, project reporting was tailored to meet the requirements of multiple entities, with differing areas of focus and concern. Bid packages were phased so that abatement of hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, etc.) was generally performed in advance to minimize the possible impact of these, and demolition activities, on the larger construction contracts for new construction. Planning and executing work in a non-disruptive manner, within a publicly occupied facility also required special care and consideration. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) modifications were made which allow the facilities to be enjoyed by the greatest number of citizens.