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The
LTFIP represents extensive planning and vision on the part of the
Campbell Union High School District. There are many facets to the
definition, design, initiation and management of projects, no matter
what size or type. The following information is provided as background
for the Program and its projects. We hope this will answer many of
the questions you might have about not only our projects, but school
construction projects in general.
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 The
LTFIP
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Measure
C |
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State
Funds |
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Use
of Funds |
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Future
Funds |
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Distribution
of Funds |
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Program
Oversight |
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Regulating
Agencies |
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Other
Regulations |
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Contractor
Selection |
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Contractor
Elimination |
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Pre-Qualification
of Contractors |
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Definition
of Projects |
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Participation
by Teachers, Students and the Community |
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District
Standards |
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More
Information |
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The LTFIP
The LTFIP stands for the Long Term Facility Improvement Program,
sometimes referred to as “the Program”.
The LTFIP includes renovations and additions to the Campbell Union
High School District funded primarily by local Measure C and State
of California Modernization funds.
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Measure
C
Measure C was passed by local voters in 1999 and provided
$95 million to the Campbell Union High School District for improvements
to school facilities.
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State
Funds
State funds for the LTFIP are available for modernization to existing
school facilities. These funds were originated by SB50 / Measure
1A passed by the voters of California in 1998. The District is eligible
for approximately $23 million from the State.
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Use
of Funds
Funds for the LTFIP are limited strictly to facility improvements
by law. They cannot be used for any other District expenses such
as salaries and operations.
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Future
Funds
All local Measure C funds are either in place or are secured
by the Measure. Three issues of General Obligation Bonds have been
sold for much of the funds. One issue remains to be sold in 2004 for
the remainder of the Measure C funding. The fluctuations in the conditions
of the State budget will not affect these funds. Fluctuations in local
Bond ratings may affect the long term cost of these funds, however
the current issues are costing the voters less than anticipated based
on remaining high Bond ratings for the District.
State Funds are also not affected by the current budget situation
except to the extent that extensions of these funds must be passed
by the voters. In a tight budget situation, the voters may not approve
additional Statewide Bonds.
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Distribution
of Funds
Allocations of funds for each School was established prior
to passage of Measure C and was presented to the voters. Allocations
are NOT based on simple division of funds. Allocations are based
strictly on the physical needs of a particular school based on the
extensive analysis that was done.
For this reason, different schools receive different amounts that
reflect the size, condition and specific needs of each School.
State Funds are allocated strictly based on school population and
classroom count. The formula is defined by the State and there is
no flexibility for allocation.
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Program
Oversight
All financial activity of the Program is reviewed on a quarterly
basis by the Measure C Oversight Committee. This committee consists
of teachers, parents and other representatives of the Community. Their
job is to review Program progress and insure that the original goals
of the LTFIP, as defined to the voters, are being met.
The Oversight Committee reports to the Board on a semi-annual basis.
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Regulating
Agencies
Numerous State and Local Agencies have jurisdiction over activities
of the Program and regulate various aspects in order to insure that
the interests of the Public are being met.
All safety and construction related issues are reviewed by the Division
of the State Architect (DSA)for compliance with code. Local Fire Departments
also review plans to make sure site access for fire suppression is
maintained.
The California Department of Education (CDE) reviews plans for major
projects to insure that the goals of the State are being met regarding
educational capabilities of the buildings.
The Office of Public School Construction (OPSC) reviews all Modernization
projects to ensure that projects are compliant with the regulations
regarding State funding. Additionally, the OPSC monitors expenditures
on Modernization projects to insure that the funds are being spent
appropriately and the District matching funds are being provided.
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Other Regulations
All school construction is regulated by numerous State Laws.
These laws are designed to protect the Public from a wide range of
ills. They play a substantial role in the cost of school facilities,
however they also ensure that school facilities are some of the safest,
most durable projects built in California.
Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) is our building
code and regulates all physical components of the building for Structural
Safety, Accessibility and Fire and Life Safety.
The Education Code regulates educational requirements and defines
the administrative requirements for use of State Funds.
The Public Contract Code regulates the way we must select Contractors
for work.
The State Labor Code regulates how the District must monitor wages
and benefits of all employees of all Contractors and their sub-contractors.
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Contractor
Selection
All projects larger than $15,000 must be presented to the public for
Public Bid as regulated by the California Public Contract Code and
other related regulations. Once design for a project is complete,
projects are advertised in local papers and bidders are invited to
submit proposals for cost on these projects.
Each project requires a minimum of three bids to be submitted for
review by the School Board. The District is required by law to accept
the lowest “responsive” bid.
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Contractor
Elimination
By law,
the District has limited ability to exclude any bidder from bidding
on a project. The District has no ability to select a Contractor who
has previously done successful work for the District unless that Contractor
competes with others and continues to submit the lowest bid.
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Pre-Qualification
of Contractors
The
District is allowed to Pre-Qualify bidders for projects based on Project
size and scope. This means that Contractors who wish to do business
in the District must meet certain qualifications regarding size, history
and financial capabilities.
Contractors who are successfully qualified remain so for a fixed period
and can bid projects in the District throughout that period, if the
projects fit the criteria for which the Contractor was qualified.
This process allows the District to examine the qualifications of
Contractors prior to bidding without specific consideration for specific
projects. It helps eliminate unqualified Contractors, but it does
not guarantee that the District can prevent all unqualified Contractors
from bidding projects.
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Definition
of Projects
All projects
either completed or proposed within the LTFIP have been defined by
District and Site staff. in consultation with District Architects
and Engineers. All projects reflect extensive analysis that was performed
at each school site beginning in 1992 and continuing through 2002.
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Participation
by Teachers, Students and the Community
Much input was sought from teachers, students
and parents during the early stages of the Program. That input has
helped establish the District standards that define current and
future projects.
Originally, Planning Review Committees (PRC) were established at
each school to review progress on the overall Program Design. That
process was complete by 2002 as all major decisions about Program
direction were made.
In the later stages of the Program input is solicited for specific
project components that have not been previously considered or that
require special attention due to their specific conditions. When
such project components are encountered, the District invites specific
individuals and groups who have a stake in the particular component
to offer input and comment on project design and direction.
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District
Standards
District
Standards for many school components and configurations have been
established or have merged out of the design work done on the Program.
Standards include selections of fixtures and assemblies that will
be used District wide such as plumbing and lighting. Standards also
include basic configurations that will be used throughout the District
such as cabinet arrangements for data and power distribution and basic
furnishing and fixture methods.
Standards also have been defined for Feature Sets. Libraries, Home
Ec classrooms, Locker Rooms, etc. all have standard feature sets that
are considered minimums for design and construction. Many of these
may vary slightly from site to site, based on local conditions.
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More
Information
For more information on any aspect of the
LTFIP, please tour the entire website. Additionally there are regular
meetings and presentations that occur thoroughout the Program. For
schedule information, visit the Resources
Link.
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